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ALMON W. CLARK 

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The 

Clark Family Genealogy 

IN THE 

UNITED STATES, 

A 

GENEALOGICAL RECORD 

SHOWING SOURCES OF 

THE ENGLISH ANCESTORS :» 

BY r 

Dr. a. AV. CLARK, 

Of Jefferson, Schoharie Co., N. Y. 
ALSO 

ILLUSTRATIONS AND BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 
OF MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY, 

DEEDS, INVENTORIES, 

DISTRIBUTIONS OF ESTATES, 

MILITARY COMMISSION, 

OBITUARIES, 

And Much Ancient Historical Information Relative to the Family and Name 



FIRST EDITION 




STAMFORD. N. Y.. 
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Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1907, by 

DR. ALMON W. CLARK, Jefferson, N. Y., Scho. Co., 

in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C. 

All rights reserved. 



ILLU STR A^TIOlSr S 



The illustrations for this work are fine half-tone engravings on copper 
plate, made by one of the best and largest engraving and manufacturing 
companies in the United States, produced direct from the photos furnished 
by members of the family. Many have been photographed from old tin- 
types; others old photos faded or otherwise imperfect. These facts should 
not be overlooked. With due consideration they are first-class in all 
respects and very artistic. 



Page 23 For Alfred d. Mch. 1877, read d. Jan. 1879, aged about 

65 years. 
Page 32 For Elowen, read Ellowene. 

" 37 " Russel F. b. May 8, 1873, read b. May 8, 1883. 
" 38 " Child, read children: Dorothy C. b. May 3, 1902, 
Wilfred R. b. Dec. 9, 1905, Elizabeth, b. Mch. 21, '07 
Page 49 For Clark Almon b. in Harpersfield, read b. in Jefferson, 

N. Y. All the rest in Harpersfield, N. Y. 
Page 65 For Cornelius" Brown, read Cornelius', Sarah\ Job . 

" 1 34 Paragraph under date of Jan. 8, 1812, should have preceded 

in make-up on page 1 33, under heading State of R. I., 

Probate Office. The paragraph under date of Jan. 5, 1887, 

has reference to the soil and lease of Jacob Sutherland to Randall Clark, 

of Blenheim, Scho. Co., N. Y. 



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USTTRODUCTORY. 




O the descendants of Randall Clark and wife, Dor- 
cas (Tucker) Clark, Hazard Clark and wife, Eunice 
(Clark) Clark. These American ancestors go back 
to 1 609 and English ancestors reach back to 
A. D., 1541. 

At the eighth annual reunion of Clark families held on Aug- 
ust 28, 1901, the following resolution was offered and carried 
at the meeting : 

"/?eso/t)eJ— That the first edition of the Clark Family History 
be published by Dr. A. W. Clark, who has taken much interest 
as historian of the family, in tracing out the origin and histories 
of Randall and Eunice Clark, his sister, their descendants and 
ancestors, where they lived and died." 

It was after much hesitation that I finally decided to undertake 
the making of a limited genealogical record of the Clark family, 
being fully aware of the great responsibility resting with the his- 
torian and compiler of a book containing much private and val- 
uable information concerning our family. In my own case, as 
in most others, who have published a genealogical work, I have 
been furnished with scanty reliable data which left a large mar- 
gin for what is called "knowledge and belief" especially the 
" belief." 

In the facts chronicled in the following pages I have not been 
led by an idea of financial gain, or literary glory, but by a sense 
of the worthiness of the cause and feeling it a labor of love on 
my part. 

The following are John Clark's descendants, furnished me in 
1902 by William Case Clark, President of the Sea View R. R. 
Co. of Wakefield, R. I. He has since died. 



4 GENEALOGY OF 

1st Gen. John Clark of Westhorpe, Suffolk Co., England, d. 1559 
2nd Gen. John Clark, Jr., baptized Feb. 11, 1541, d. 1598. 
3rd Gen. Thomas Clark baptized Jan. 4, 1570, d. 1627. 
4th Gen. Joseph Clark, baptized 1618. 1694. 

I find that in the early part of 1 600 four brothers came from 
Bedfordshire, England, to America and established homes in 
New England. They were John, Joseph, Thomas and Carew 
Clark. John b. 1 609, was associated with Roger Williams in 
establishing the new state of R. 1. History says he was as much 
and more the founder of R. I., than Roger Williams, for he 
mortgaged his property and went to England, remaining twelve 
years until he succeeded in obtaining a charter which allowed 
"every person to worship God according to the dictates of his 
ow^n conscience." He had organized the first Baptist church in 
Newport, 1638 or '44, and preached there before going to Eng- 
land and upon returning home, resumed his ministerial duties 
there until his decease in 1676, having been intimately concern- 
ed in all that pertained to the welfare of church and state. He 
had married three w^ives but no child lived to marry. These 
four brothers already mentioned were among the earliest set- 
tlers of R. !., and from the three remaining brothers large fami- 
lies soon cast their influence over the new state and two sister 
states, Conn., and Mass. ? 

In the fifty years succeeding the landing of the Pilgrims at /^^ 
Plymouth, history says many persons bearing the name of Clark ^ 
left England and her sister isles for the New World. Richard ;oV>' 
Clark, a mate on the Mayflovs^er, w^as the first one w^ho landed 
upon a small island near Plymouth in 1620 and it still bears 
the name of "Clark's Island, " but he, like John Clark b. 1 609, 
left no descendants to found homes and families. How^ever, it 
was the good fortune of others, like Joseph and Thomas Clark, 
to establish comfortable homes and rear large families to bless 
the w^orld w^ith their noble deeds and self-sacrificing lives, some 
of whom have occupied high positions in church and state. 
Clarksburg, Mass., and Clarksville, Madison Co., N. Y., were 
settled by branches of this family. 

I had one undoubted fact to begin with. It was the record 



CLARK FAMILY 5 

kept by Emeline Champlin, a daughter of Burden and Anna 
(Clark) Champlin, showing that Job Clark and Anna (Wilcox) 
Hern or Heron of Kingston, R. I., were united in marriage at 
Kingston, R. I., April 29, 1 776, and had born to them three sons 
and five daughters, and by his second wife, Elizabeth or Betsey 
Card, of South Kingston, R. I., had born to them one son, Thomas, 
and one daughter, Sarah. 

In the list of R. I. Clarks sent me by Wm. Case Clark, I found 
the name of Job Clark, of Perryville, R. I., which led me to be- 
lieve he was of our family. A correspondence revealed the fact 
that his father, Thomas, b. 1 799, and his aunt, Sarah, b. I 802, 
vv^ere half brother and half sister of Randall and Eunice Clark, 
whose father. Job, was born about 1^54^5. 

In the spring of 1903 I visited friends in R. I., Conn., and 
Mass., and w^hile there searched the records kept in the Histori- 
cal libraries of Hartford, New Haven, Plymouth, Providence 
and New York City, hoping to find the records of our early 
American ancestry and possibly learn of our English parentage. 
From Providence I w^ent to cousin Alonzo Greeman, of South 
Kingston, R. I., and by invitation visited the pleasant home of 
cousin Job Clark, of Perryville. While there in conversation 
with his brother, Thomas, I found his neighbor, J. W. Potter, a 
historian, had a record of Timothy Clark "' father of Job^"' and 
grandfather of Randall, b. about I 720, m. 1 744-5 Cynthia Ladd, 
and had born to them four sons and four daughters. This rec- 
ord also showed the marriage of Job Clark and Anna Hern. On 
my way home from R. I., I visited the N. Y. Historical Society 
Library and found that Timothy '' Clark of Boston, Mass., later 
of Bristol, R. I., and finally of North Kingston and Stonnington, 
Conn., m. Sarah Richardson, daughter of Amos Richardson, on 
the II th of September, 1697. Later Amos Richardson deeded 
to his daughter, Sarah, wife of Timothy Clark, of Boston, (mar- 
iner) a large tract of land in Narragansett Co., R. I., and other 
land deeded to Timothy Clark at North and South Kingston. 

I also found a record of Timothy Clark "' (John Timothy) 
of Stonnington, Conn., b. about March 28, I 720, m. May 1 4, 
1 747, Susanna Deake of Westerly, R. I., which indicates Tim- 
othy '"' was tw^ice married according to the Perryville record 



6 GENEALOGY OF 

and he was in all probability the father of Job " b. about I 754-55 
and m. in 1 776. 

The question, where did Timothy Clark hale from on his ar- 
rival at Boston, Mass., remains unanswered. As 1 have failed to 
find the name of Timothy Clark in any previous records. I am 
w^arranted in the opinion that he had lately arrived from Eng- 
land and probably descended from the Clarks' of Bedfordshire, 
some of w^hom had emigrated to America during the years from 
1623 to 1636 and were writing home many glowing accounts of 
their successful careers in the New World. The line of Joshua 
Clark, father of Hazard, goes to prove this theory, as we shall 
see hereafter. 

I now^ present to my readers the final result of my investiga- 
tions, trusting all who may read it will recognize the fact that 
it is a carefully prepared w^ork, w^hich I have collected from 
w^orks duly authenticated, supplemented by church, court, coun- 
ty and state records. I have thoroughly consulted all works to 
which reference has been made, have searched old family Bible 
records, visited old cemeteries, and consulted persons born in 
the early part of 1 800 as to their knowledge of the early history 
of the families. The genealogies 1 have searched have been 
very imperfec5t and misleading; many items are not indexed, 
others wrongly, therefore, 1 am much less indebted to printed 
matter than I should prefer to be. Probably there are many er- 
rors in this work. There were many blanks sent out that might 
have been filled. To those whose records do not appear, or 
only in part, 1 have repeatedly called their attention to the fact 
and feel that 1 am free from any obligation on my part. The 
records are such as have been furnished and I am able to ob- 
tain. The time has arrived w^hen I have promised to close my 
labors of investigation and publish the result. 



CLARK FAMILY 



i^CIs:NOA\ LEDGE:MElsrT. 



It is impradlicable to here specify the innumerable persons who 
have contributed information for this work,— however this in- 
troductory w^ould be incomplete without an expression of much 
appreciation of all for the very valuable help, so kindly, w^isely 
and freely given by the different individuals from the beginning 
to the finished work; and ask one and all to please accept the 
sincere acknow^ledgement of the historian for the priceless im- 
portance of aid received, the generous, encouraging w^ords that 
alw^ays came w^ith it, w^hich is perfectly understood, but w^ords 
fail to completely express, by the grateful 

JJuthor. 




EX PE AX^TIOiST. 



The head of each nuinbered family is a Clarl^ in blood. The 
names of males are in capitals, of females in italics, while the 
sir names of those w^hom they marry are in caps and lower case. 

The index figure indicates ones generation, Timothy Clark 
being reckoned as first in part first and Wm. in part second. 
Within the parenthesis is his lineage as far as the head of his 
clan. 

Abbreviations used, b. born, m. married, d. died, ag. aged, 
abt. about, res. residence or residue, dec. deceased, (?) probably, 
occ. occupation, gen. generation, p. s. died without issue. The 
small figures denote the generations. 



GENEALOGY OF 



BLEIsTHEIM HILL. 



This grand old Hill, so picturesque and rocky ribbed, so in- 
terwoven -with the early, self-sacrificing lives of our forefathers 
and foremothers, is a sacred spot, a veritable mecca to the hearts 
and memories of all -who descended from that band of hardy 
pioneers who w^ere many days coming from the far aw^ay states 
of Rhode island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, during 1 795- 
1826, and began the laborious task of carving out of the prim- 
eval w^ilderness homes for themselves and their descendants. 
Such were the Perrys', the Clarks', Champlins, Van DerVoorts', 
Woods', Herons' or Hearns', Deckers', Pierces', Effners', Peas- 
lees', Mayhams', and Kenyons'. They began a settlement about 
tw^o miles from " Patchin Hollow, " now " Blenheim Village. " on 
the path leading to where is located Blenheim Hill M. E. church. 
Several families of Perrys', living here in the early days, gave it 
the name, at one time, of " Perry Hill. " 

Sometime between 1815 and 1825, was erected the first 
church, knovv^n from the color w^ith which it w^as painted, as the 
" Brimstone Meeting House. " All lived in log houses for many 
years, save one man, John Van Der Voort, who strapped boards 
upon each side of his horse and led him in the path from Blen- 
heim village to his place, w^hich w^as since called Isaac Peaslee 
place. The house w^as torn down in I 860. 




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RANDALL CLARK, the pioneer of the Clark family, of 
Blenheim Hill, was bom in Charleston, R. I., Oct. 28, 1 788. He 
was a son of Job Clark of the same place. His mother, who 
was Anna (Wilcox) Heron or Hem, died when he was about 8 
years of age, leaving him to the care of his two elder sisters. 
Prudence and Eunice. The last mentioned married Hazard 
Clark, of Kingston, Wash. Co., R. I. When about 22 or 23 years 
of age in 1801-2, and Job, his brother, w^ent to live w^ith his sis- 
ters, Prudence and Lucy. The former had married Stephen G- 
Champlin, and the latter Joseph Perry, a cousin of Commodore 
O. H. Perry, of Lake Erie fame. They moved to the settlement 
on Blenheim Hill, about 1 800, and brought their youngest 
brother, Randall, w^ith them, w^here he remained until a young 
man, enjoying the care and many kindnesses which only two 
sisters and two " well-to-do " intelligent brother-in-law^s' could 
give. In the meantime his father had married his second wife, 
Elizabeth Card, and he had a new^ brother and sister to visit. It 
w^as a long distance away to make a visit, for people used ox 
teams, and horses were scarce, and one might suppose he had 
not been back many times to the old home, and perhaps not at 
all, until he had grown to manhood. While he was in R. I., at 
this time visiting his half sister, Sarah, and half brother, Thomas, 
he met Dorcas Tucker. The acquaintance proving agreeable to 
both, they w^ere soon married. They commenced their married 
life soon after in R. I., on a place purchased by him in 1812. 
Selling out some I 2 years later, returning to N. Y., state in I 824 
and settled on a small place near his sister's for a time, when he 
in 1827, purchased a large tract of heavily timbered land ad- 
joining his brother-in-law, Joseph Perry's farm on the hill. Pru- 
dence's husband, Stephen G. Champlin, had settled upon Blen- 
heim Ridge, now^ So. Gilboa. All raised large families as the 
records show^, which w^as the custom then prevailing in the 
good old times, when log houses, with roomy fire-places and 
big brick ovens, were built either out of doors or upon one side 
of the fire-place. There w^ere many mouths to be filled and 
corn bread and pumpkin pies must remain in oven all night to 
be just right. The primitive method w^as to bake potatoes in 



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one corner of fire-place, covering first with ashes, then with hot 
coals. When a sparerib or turkey w^as roasted, it w^as suspend- 
ed from a hook in ceiling and turned and basted over a pan 
w^hich caught the drippings, making a delicious article of food, 
good enough for a king. A large iron bake kettle was used for 
baking rye and indian bread. It w^as placed before the fire and 
hot coals put upon the iron cover and carefully turned around 
until all w^as thoroughly baked and the top crust w^as brow^n as 
a berry and oh, how sw^eet and tender it tasted to the hungry 
boys and girls who filled up every side of the cross-legged tables 
that graced the old kitchen floors of our ancestors. Here a song 
comes to mind illustrating the way they lived in the "good old 
times befoh the wah," as the "cuUud " people say: 



"THE OLD KITCHEN FLOOR." 

Far back in my musings my tho'ts have been cast. 

To the spot where the hours of my childhood were passed. 

I loved all its rooms to the pantry and hall ; 

But that blessed old kitchen was dearer than all. 
Its chairs and its tables were bright as could be. 
And all its surroundings were sacred to me. 

From the nail in the ceiling, the latch on the door. 

Yes, I loved every crack in that old kitchen floor. 

1 remember the fireplace w^ith mouth high and wide, 
And the old-fashioned oven that stood by its side. 

Out of which each Thanksgiving came puddings and pies. 
As they fairly bewildered and daizzeled your eyes. 
And then old St. Nicholas slyly and still. 
Came down every Christmas, our stockings to fill ; 
But the dearest of memories laid up in store 
Are, dear mother, of thee on the old kitchen floor. 

Day in and day out and from morning 'till night 

Her footsteps were busy, her heart ever light. 

And it seemed to me then that she knew not a care. 
The smile was so pleasant her face used to wear. 

1 remember with pleasure, what joy filled our eyes. 

As she told us the stories that children so prize. 

They w^ere new every night, tho* we'd heard them before. 
From the lips at the wheel on the old kitchen floor. 



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To-night those old visions come back at their will ; 
But the wheel and the music forever are still, 

The band is moth-eaten, the ^vheel laid away, 

And the fingers that turned it lie mouldering in clay. 
The homestead so sacred is just as 'tv^as then. 
And the voices of children ring out there again. 

The sun thro' the windov^ looks in as of yore. 

But it sees other feet on that old kitchen floor. 

I ask not for treasures, but this 1 would crave. 
That w^hen my lips speaking are closed in the grave. 
My children will gather theirs 'round at their side. 
And tell of their mother, w^ho long ago died. 
'Twould be more enduring, more pleasing to me. 
Than inscriptions on marble or granite could be. 
To have them tell often, as 1 did of yore. 
Of their mother they loved on the old kitchen floor. 




12 GENEALOGY OF 

THE ORIGIIN^ 
OF THE Fj^MILY ISri^]ME. 



The name Clark in its various forms, Clarke, Clerke, etc., is 
one of great antiquity, having been used in Great Britain as 
early as the I I th century. Like all other names which are de- 
rived from an occupation or an employment, it was given to 
very many individuals, w^hose families w^ere entirely di^inct. In 
the United States the ancestry pertaining to our family, so far as 
has been possible to ascertain, commences w^ith the four broth- 
ess, John, born in 1609, Joseph, 1618, Thomas, of Plymouth, 
Mass., 1643, and Carew^. They all came from Bedfordshire, 
England, to the New World in the early part of 1 600 to 1 636. 
Three of the brothers, John, Joseph, and Carew^, were among 
the first settlers of Rhode Island and w^ere all puritan men. 
From them are descended most of the Clark's of R. I., and sister 
states. Conn., and Mass. Many of them have occupied high po- 
sitions in church, state and national history. John w^as a cele- 
brated Baptist devine w^ho founded the colony and state of R. 
I., went back to England and secured its charter. 

The first English ancestors of our family undoubtedly com- 
menced w^ith John Clark, of Westhorpe, Suffolk Co., England, 
who died in 1559, burial in England, the dates and names of 
the others of this family of Clark's is given in the introducftory 
part of this work. The records of the Clark families I find and 
so stated by reputed historians, w^ho have had access to the rec- 
ords in various lines, to be the most extensive of any of the New 
England names. 

This work covers 1 3 generations or nearly, and a period of 365 
years. From all the aforenamed sources, and the more recent 
family records, the results are obtained which form the basis of 
the following genealogical tables. After a very diligent attempt 
to adjust conflicting dates, it is quite possible that errors yet re- 
main undiscovered, notwithstanding the greatest care upon the 
compiler's part to avoid them. It is hoped this will be under- 
stood by all. Nor do I pretend that all of the names have been 
found. There most certainly are several families whose records 
have not been obtained. 



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INTRODUCTION OF THE FOLLOWING GENEALOGICAL 
TABLES-SHOWING THEIR SOURCES. 



PART FIRST. 



P^iT^ST Gj::]srK:T^ATiON. 

TIMOTHY CLARK, of Boston, Mass., and late of Bristol, R. 
I., finally of North Kingston and Stonnington, Conn., born about 
1675, whom we call the first American generation of our fam- 
ily. So far as I have been able to obtain, who is undoubtedly a 
descendant of the families of Clark's of Bedfordshire, England, 
who came to America in the early part of 1 600 and established 
homes in New^ England. 

He married Sarah Richardson, daughter of Amos Richardson, 
late of Stonnington, Conn., on Sept. 1 I, 1706. From other rec- 
ords and distribution of his estate clearly goes to show they had 
a son, Timothy, born to them in 1719-20, March 29. 



TIMOTHY' CLARK (Timothy") of Charleston, Wash. Co., R. 
I., b. March 29, 1719-20, son of Timothy and Sarah (Richard- 
son) Clark, m. Cyntha Ladd abt. 1 744-5. He d. about I 795.8. 

Children : 
Timothy, Jr., m. Ednath Eliza Potter, dau. of Ichabod. 
Job, m. Anna (Wilcox) Heron, 1st. 

m. Elizabeth Betsey Card, 2nd. 
Hannah, m. Roues Clark. 

Benjamin, No further record. 

Sarah, m. Hazard Card. 

Rebeca, m. Elias Card. 

William, m. Prudy Clark. 

Anna, No further record. 



14 GENEALOGY OF 

HANNAH CLARK (Timothy', Timothy') daughter of Tim- 
othy and Cyntha (Ladd) Clark, married Rouse Clark about 
1770. 

Children : 
Anthony, d. early. 
LaFayette, 
Clinton M. 

Alzada was given to a family in Hartford, and nothing more 
was heard from her. 

Hannah m. for her second husband her brother-in-law, Elias 
Card. One dau., Phebe, was born to them. Johnathan 
Johnson was Hanna's third husband. She died w^ith her^ son, 
Clinton M., date unknown, aged 85 years. 



JOB CLARK (Timothy', Timothy') son of Timothy and Cyn- 
thia (Ladd) Clark, w^as born in Charlestown, Wash. Co., R. I., 
about 1754-5; married Anna (Wilcox) Heron, April 29, 1776, 
for his first wife, who died Sept. 1 4, 1 796. Married for his sec- 
ond wife, Elizabeth or Betsey Card. She died June 25, 1808. 
He died Feb. II. 1807. 

Children by First Marriage : 

Prudence, b. Jan. 29. 1777. 

Eunice, " " 4. 1779. 

Lucy. " Apr. 17, 1781. 

Anna. " May 6, 1784. 

Job, " " 13. 1786. 

Randall. " Oct. 28. 1788. 

John. " July 16. 1792. 

Amy. " Nov. 17. 1794. 

Children b\) Second Marriage : 
'Thomas, b. Apr. 2. 1799. 
Sarah. " " 20, 1802. 
All above mentioned were born in Rhode Island. 

John m. a lady in the Black River Country. 
Amy " " man Boyce in the Black River Country. 

Boyce was an uncle of James Bird, who was shot for desert- 
ing when hostilities had ceased. Com. Perry rode two horses 
down to reach the place of his execution. It was too late to 



CLARK FAMILY 15 

save the brave man who had nobly fought and freely bled for 
his country at the battle of Lake Erie. 



RANDALL^ CLARK (Job', Timothy, Timothy') son of Job 
and Anna (Heron) Clark, was born in Charleston, Wash. Co., R. 
1., Oct. 28, 1 788, by occ. farmer. He married Dorcas Tucker 
abt. 1808, of Kingston, R. I., born 1782, a dau. of Nathan and 
Dorcas (Morden) Tucker, of Kingston, R. I. She died of cancer 
July 1 3, 1 860, aged 68 years. He died Aug. 22, 1 864, aged 75 
years, 9 mo, 24 days, in Blenheim, Schoharie Co., N. Y. 

Children : 
Eliza A., b. Dec. 30, 1810. 



Benjamin T., 
Alfred, 
Ashel, 
John A., 
Orrin B., 
Stephen C, 
William A., 
Charles, 
Hialmer M., 
Lucinda, 
Mary J., 



1812. 

1811. 

abt. 1816. 

Mch. 10, 1818. 

Apr. 23, 1820. 

" 27, 1822. 

June 4, 1823. 

Aug. 6. 1828. 
1830. 
1833. 
1837. 



Ashel and Hialmer M., never married. 



By permission of Prof. A. C. Mayham, author of Blenheim 
Hill History, under date of Dec. 14. 1905, we republish the fol- 
lowing, in which he says in part : 

" On the eastern Brow of old Blenheim Hill there are several hundred acres 
of land that have been in the Clark family for three generations. This land is 
now held in two farms, owned by La Grand and La Grange Clark and Ralph 
H. Clark, respectively. They are two of the few^ remaining good farms on the 
Backbone and both were carved out of the ancient wilderness by men of the 
Clark name and blood. 

Randall Clark, the progenitor of the family, was born in Charleston, Rhode 
Island, October 28, 1788. His father's name was Job Clark of Charleston, R. 
I., and his mother was Anna (Wilcox) Heron. The date of their marriage was 
1776. The family came from England and was of good Puritan stock. When 
a lad of eight or ten, Randall came to New York state with his two oldest sis- 
ters. Prudence and Eunice, and made his home with them for a time. When 
he became a young man he returned to Rhode Island where he found that his 



16 GENEALOGY OF 

father, who was left a widower in 1796, had married again and there were 
then tw^o children by this second marriage, Thomas and Sarah. While on 
this visit to his old home he met Dorcas Tucker of Kigston, R. I., fell in love 
with her and made her his wife. He then bought a farm in Rhode Island but 
sold it about 1824 and returned to New York, stopping for a time with his sis- 
ters. Prudence and Lucy, who had come to New York state about 1800. 

Prudence Clark married Stephen G. Champlin of Rhode Island, who was 
one of several brothers v^ho came to Blenheim. He bought land and settled 
on Blenheim Ridge, the farm being now ow^ned by John More and joins the 
farm of Cornelius Mayham. Stepehn G. and his good wife lived here for the 
remainder of their days. Lucy Clark married Joseph Perry and settled on 
Blenheim Hill. 

A record of the Blenheim Hill branch of the Perry family was carefully 
compiled by the historian, A. C. Mayham, v^rhen a boy in order to establish his 
own relation to the great Commodore through his great grandmother, the wife 
of Jeffrey Champlin. When Dr. Clark w^as in Rhode Island in 1903, in search 
of material for his history of the Clark family, he found these records to be 
correct. That he was one of those Rhode Islan Perrys' there can be no doubt. 
Commodore Perry's uncle, Joseph, was Captain Joseph Perry, who married 
Elizabeth Stanton, parents of Rebecca Perry, vvrho married Jeffery Washington 
Champlin, parents of Giles Stanton Champlin. The Joseph Perry w^ho mar- 
ried Lucy Clark, v^as a son of Capt. Joseph Perry and a brother of Rebecca 
Perry, and thus a cousin of Commodore Perry. 

Randall Clark purchased a large tract of land, mostly timbered, adjoining 
the lands of Joseph Perry. Here he carved a large farm out of the wilderness 
and reared a family of twelve children, nine sons and three daughters, all of 
whom grew to manhood and womanhood. All reared families excepting two: 
Ashel, 'who died in 1838 and v^ras buried on what was to have been his wed- 
ding day; and Hialmer, who died in 1855, shortly before he was to be mar- 
ried. All have now passed on to that land from w^hence no traveler returns. 
The children were : Eliza A., Benjamin T., Alfred, Ashel, John A., Orrin B., 
Stephen C, William A., Hialmer, Charles, Lucinda, Mary J. The first seven 
children were born in Rhode Island; all of the others on Blenheim Hill. Alfred, 
Lucinda, and Charles, lived and died on Blenheim Ridge, Orrin B., at Auburn, 
N. Y., Mary J., at Hamden, Delaware Co., N. Y., Eliza A., at Kingston, R. I., 
the other six on Blenheim Hill. 

The brothers were all farmers except Orrin B., who was a carpenter. The 
family, in many ways, was a remarkable one. Randall Clark ^vas a man of 
good common sense, industrious, respected, prosperous. He and his good 
wife shared the hardships of the early pioneer days and made their lives a 
success. Mrs. Clark died first, July 13, 1860, at the age of 68. The son, 
Stephen, then took possession of the farm, caring for his father until his death, 
which occurred July 24, 1864, at the ripe age of 75 years, 8monthsand 24 days. 

From the lease under which Randall Clark occupied his first farm on Blen- 
heim Hill it appears that the land was owned by Jacob Southerland. The 




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CLARK FAMILY 17 

document bears date of Nov. 27, 1827, and conveys Lot No. 153. This lease 
was assigned by Randall Clark and wife to Orrin B. Clark, April 10, 1847, and 
by the latter to Stephen Clark, Jan. 28, 1851. This tract remained lease land 
until Jan. 5, 1887, when R. H. Clark, son of Stephen Clark, bought the soil of 
the Reed estate. 

The Clark family history will be made the subject of several sketches. It is 
one of the strongest names on the Backbone and still has some wrorthy repre- 
sentatives there. It is Rhode Island stock, like the Kenyon, Perry, and Cham- 
plin families. Randall Clark, standing at the head of the line, is a striking 
figure and he left a strong posterity, men and women who played well their 
part. And it is a good thing to have Blenheim Hill blood in ones veins. 



ELIZA ANN' CLARK (RandalP, Job , Timothy', Timothy') 
eldest daughter of Randall and Dorcas (Tucker) Clark, was b. 
in Charleston, R. I., Dec. 30, 1810, d. in Kingston, R. 1., April 
29, 1899; m. Job Greenman, son of Elisha and Betsey (Briggs) 
Greenman, b. in Charleston, R. I., Nov. 4, 1 8 1 0, d. in South 
Kingston, R. 1., Feb. 2, 1876. He was by occ. a carpenter. 

Children : 
Hannah, b. in N. Y. State, m. Horatio Saunders. 
They and their children, Maria and Alzada, dead 
No further record. 

Phebe Jane, b. May 14, 1839, never married, 
d. Sept, 8, 1899. 

Alonzo A., b. Nov. 20, 1843. 

Charles H., " Apr. 1, 1845. 



ALONZO A.' GREENMAN (Eliza A.\ RandalP, Job , Tim- 
othy', Timothy') son of Job and Eliza A. (Clark) Greenman, was 
born in South Kingston, R. I., Nov. 20, 1842, occ. merchant. He 
married Mary E. Gardener of same place. Date not ascer- 
tained. 

They have no children. 



CHARLES H' GREENMAN (Eliza A\ Randall, Job\ Timo- 
othy", Timothy) son of Job and Eliza A. (Clark) Greenman, b. 



18 GENEALOGY OF 

in South Kingston, R. I., April 1, 1845, occ. carpenter and build- 
er. He m. Mary E. Taylor, of Mystic, Conn., Jan. 18, 1870- t>. 
Dec. 27, 1849. Her parents' name was Stephen W.. and Eliza- 
beth Taylor, of Stonnington, Conn. 



Children : 






Maria E., b. Nov. 


4, 


1873. 


Charles A., " Dec. 


1. 


1875. 


Job. " Mch. 


3, 


1878. 


Mary E., " Sep. 


18. 


1880. 


Phebe S., " Apr. 


4, 


1885. 



CHARLES ALONZO^ GREENMAN (Charles H'. Eliza 
A . Randair, Job , Timothy , Timothy') son of Charles H. and 
Mary E. (Taylor) Greenman, b. in Stonnington, Conn., Dec. I, 
1875, occ. mercantile business, m. Edith Sutton, of Stamford, 
Conn., Nov. 25, 1896. Parents' names were Samuel E., and 
Mary A. Sutton, of Sound Beach, Conn. 

Children: 

Charles H., b. Jan. 30, 1899. 
Frank E.. '■ Jan. 11. 1900. 



JOB^ GREENMAN (Charles H'' Eliza A\ RandalP, Job' Tim- 
othy , Timothy) son of Charles H. and Mary E. (Taylor) Green- 
man, b. March 3, 1878. His trade was originally that of a 
blacksmith and was a soldier in the Spanish-American war. He 
m. Mabelle G. Ely, May 9, 1903. Her parents' names, Joseph 
and Elizabeth Ely. 



BENJAMIN T\ CLARK (RandalP, Job\ Timothy', Timothy') 
eldest son of Randall and Dorcas (Tucker) Clark, b. in Charles- 
ton, R. 1., May 17, 1812, occ. farmer; m. Mary Ann Greenman 
of same place, daughter of Elisha and Betsey (Briggs) Green- 
man, b. April 1, 1814, d. March 13, 1890. He died March 1, 
1885. in Blenheim, N. Y. 



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Children : 

Elisha G., b. March 6, 1838. Never married, 
Benjamin T. Jr.. b. Nov. 20, 1840, d. May 24, 1902. 

Never married. 
Sarah Ann, b. April 2, 1842. 
Phebe Jane. " " 8, 1844. 
Almira, " " 15. 1846, d. May 8. 1899. 

Lucinda. " " 14, 1848. 

Louisa. " 1850. 

William H. " Sep. 15, 1852. 
Harriet. " Feb. 9, 1837. d. July 16. 1852. 



SARAH ANN'- CLARK (Benjamin T\ Randall\ Job' Timo- 
thy Y", Timothy') daughter of Benjamin T., and Mary Ann Green- 
man) Clark, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., April 20, 1842, m. William 
H. Lloyd, of Georgetown, N. Y., March 2, 1854. He was born 
Dec. 31, 1838, occ. millright and carpenter. He was a son of 
John B. Lloyd. 

She died of cancer abt. Oct. 15, 1905, aged 63 years. He 
died Aug. 27, 1905, aged 66 years. 

Children : 

Mary A., b. Nov. 14, 1865. 
Helen. " Sept. 18, 1867. 



MARY A\ LLOYD (Sarah Ann', Benjamin T, Randall\ Job' 
Timothy , Timothy) daughter of William H., and Sarah Ann 
(Clark) Lloyd, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., Nov. 14, 1865, m. Edmond 
J. English, Oct. 1, 1890. She died Nov. 26, 1890. 

a/W.- 
Helen Mattie, b. Nov. 17, 1891. 



HELEN LLOYD (Sarah Ann^ Benjamin T, Randall, Job^ 
Timothy", Timothy') daughter of William H., and Sarah Ann 
(Clark) Lloyd, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., Sept. 18, 1867, m. Burton 
G. Morgan, Oct. 24, 1894. 



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Children : 

Leona. b. Oct. 26, 1895. 
Lloyd, " June 12, 1902. 



PHEBEJ\ CLARK iBen]amm T ., Randair, Job\ Timothy', 
Timothy) daughter of Benjamin T., and Mary Ann (Greenman) 
Clark, b. in Blenheim, Scho. Co., N. Y., April 8, 1 844, m. Lawyer 
Noxon of same place, Aug. 23, 1870, occ. farmer. He w^as born 
June 29, 1850, Son of R. Noxon, of Middleburgh, N. Y. 

Children : 

Whitfield W., b. Oct. 13. 1871. 
Benjamin C, " May 15, 1872. 
Harriet E., " Nov. 8, 1875. 

Emma L., " " 21, 1877. 

Etta J., •• Oct. 22. 1880. 



WHITFIELD W^ NOXON (Phebe p, Benjamin T, Randall\ 
Job\ Timothy , Timothy) son of Lawyer and Phebe J. (Clark) 
Noxon, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., Oct. 13, 1871. A farmer, m. Jen- 
nie Polan Dec. 25. 1891. 

Child : 
Katie, b. 1894. 

Mr. Noxon obtained a divorce from his wife, Jennie, and mar- 
ried Ismay Borst, of Middleburgh, N. Y., Dec. 1 1, 1906. 



BENJAMIN C. NOXON (Phebe J^, Benjamin P., RandalP, 
Job , Timothy , Timothy) son of Lawyer and Phebe (Clark) 
Noxon, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., May 15, 1872, occ. farmer; m. 
Mary L. Stowe, Dec. 12, 1897. 

Child. 

Maude E., b. May 1, 1898. 



HARRIET E'. NOXON (Phebe J'., Benjamin T ., Randall, 
Job', Timothy , Timothy') daughter of Lawyer and Phebe J. 
(Clark) Noxon, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., Nov. 8, 1875, m. William 



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P. Merwin, Nov. 8, 1893, by occupation a farmer. 

Child. 
Etta M., b. Dec, 26, 1896. 



EMMA L\ NOXON (Phebe J\, Benjamin T, Randall\ Job'. 
Timothy ', Timothy^ daughter of Lawyer and Phebe J. (Clark) 
Noxon, b. in Blenheim, N.Y., Nov. 2 1 , 1877, m. James H. Stowe, 
Nov. 21, 1895; occ. farmer. 

Children. 
Melvin and Myron (twins) b. Feb. 7, 1897. 



ETTA J' NOXON (Pheher., Benjamin P., Randall, Job' 
Timothy , Timothy') daughter of Lawyer and Phebe J. (Clark) 
Noxon, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., Oct. 22, 1880. She m. Frank H. 
Decker, of Oneonta, N. Y. 



LOUISA' CLARK (Benjamin T., Randall, Job\ Timothy', 
Timothy') daughter of Benjamin T., and Mary A. (Greenman) 
Clark, b in Blenheim, N. Y., 1850, m. Charles Mattice, 1870, son 
of Abram Mattice, occ. farmer, 

Children ; 
Carrie, b. April 24, 1872. 
Fred, " Jan. 26, 1878. 



CARRIE' MATTICE (Louisa", Benjamin T., Randall, Job', 
Timothy", Timothy') daughter of Charles and Louisa (Clark) 
Mattice, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., April 24, 1872, m. George Bran- 
dow, 1890. P. O. address, Windham, Greene Co., N. Y. 

Children: 
Belle, b. Oct. 19. 1891. 
Daisy, " Dec. 14, 1892. 



FRED' MATTICE (Lousia'\ Benjamin T ., Randall, .Job, Tim- 
othy", Timothy') son of Charles and Louisa (Clark) Mattice, b. 



22 GENEALOGY OF 

in Blenheim, N. Y., Jan. 26, 1878, occ. farmer, m. Jennie Palmer, 
of Gilboa, N. Y., Oct. I 1, 1884. She d. Jan. 6, 1898. Married 
for his second wife, Millie Finch, of Blenheim, N. Y., Dec. 6, 
1900. P. O. address, Grand Gorge, Del. Co., N. Y. 

Children : 

Donald M.. b. Sept. 21, 1903. 
Arthur C, " June 5, 1906. 



LUCINDA CLARK (Benjamin T ., Randall', Job\ Timothy, 
Timothy) daughter of Benjamin T., and Mary A. (Greenman) 
Clark, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., April 14, 1847, m. Mervin Mattice, 
Feb. 1869, b. Sept. 15, 1 846, son of Abram Mattice, of Blen- 
heim, N. Y., occ. farming. 

Children : 

Susan E., b. Jan. 22, 1870. 

William P.," June 16, 1871. 

Lottie. " July 22, 1873. 

N. Eugene, " Sept. 30, 1875. 

Sarah D., " Jan. 22, 1878. 
Garfield L. " July 14, 1880. 

Claude, " Aug. 14. 1882. 

Arthur G.. " July 28, 1885. 

Burtha B.. and Burr, twins, b. April 5, 1888. 



LOTTIE' MA TTICE (Lucinda, Benjamin T\, Randall, Job', 
Timothy , Timothy) daughter of Mervin and Lucinda (Clark) 
Mattice, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., July 22. 1873, m. Luther J. Oak- 
ley, March 21, 1895, b. Aug. 16, 1870, occ. farmer. Son of Hi- 
ram T., and Rachel (Haines) Oakley. 

Children : 
Fred, b. Aug. 2, 1896. 

Edward. " Nov. 27, 1901. 



WILLIAM H' CLARK (Benjamin T ., Randair, Job\ Timo- 
thy \ Timothy) son of Benjamin T., and Mary A. (Greenman) 
Clark, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., Sept. 15, 1852, occ. farmer, m. 
Mary Jane Layman, Jan. 7. 1 869, b. Oct. 16, 1849. 




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Children. 

Mary E., b. July 2, I87L 

George W.. " Mch. 14, 1876. 



GEORGE W. CLARK (William H\, Benjamin T'., Randall. 
Job\ Timothy", Timothy') son of William H., and Mary Jane 
(Layman) Clark, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., March 14, 1876, m. Nel- 
lie Clark, May 3, 1896, b. Jan. 29, 1878. 

Children : 

Lewis, b. May 7, 1897. 

Florence B. " Sept. 26, 1899. 

Hazel, " Feb. 25, 1902. 

Jessie, " " 9, 1905. 



ALFRED' CLARK (Randall\ Job\ Timothy', Timothy') son 
of Randall and Dorcas (Tucker) Clark, b. in Charleston, R. I., abt. 
1814, occ. farmer. He m. Phebe Stevens abt. 1 836-7, daughter 
of Joseph Stevens, a brother of the late John W. Stevens, of 
Jefferson, N. Y. She died in 1 838, leaving no children. He m. 
for his second wife, Harriet Simons, 1839, b. 1816. She m. for 
her first husband, John VanDerVoort, 1835. She was a daugh- 
ter of Henry and Rachel (Stewart) Simons. She d. in 1 89 1 . He 
d. abt. March, 1877. Both lived and died at So. Gilboa, N. Y. 

Children: 
Phebe A., b. Feb. 9, 1840. 
John H., " May 25, 1843. 



PHEBE A\ CLARK (Alfreds Randall', Job\ Timothy \ Tim- 
othy') only daughter of Alfred and Harriet (Simons) Clark, b. 
Feb. 9, 1 840, m. Charles Osborn Frazee. Jan. 28, 1 864, b. April 
27, 1836. Mr. Frazee was a farmer and was born and always 
lived on the Frazee homestead at South Gilboa, N. Y., until his 
death, Jan. 18, 1901. He was a Christian man, a genial friend, 
a kind neighbor and pubUc spirited citizen, much respected by all. 

Children: 

Harriet E., b. July 9, 1871. 
Frederick L.. " June 24. 1872. 



24 GENEALOGY OF 

HARRIET ESTELLA' FRAZEE (Phebe N\ Alfred, Ran- 
dall\ Job , Timothy", Timothy") daughter of Charles O. and 
Phebe A. (Clark) Frazee, b. in South Gilboa, N. Y., July 9, 1871, 
m. John T. Shew, Nov. 23, 1892, b. March 2, 1867, son of James 
H. and Eliza C. (VanDusen) Shew, occ. farmer. They own and 
live on the old homestead. P. O. address. South Gilboa, N. Y. 

Children : 

Charles E., b. Feb, 28. 1898. 
Catherine, " Aug. 8, 1901. 



FREDERICK U. FRAZEE (Phebe\ Alfred', Randall', Job'. 
Timothy , Timothy ) son of Charles Osborn and Phebe A. (Clark) 
Frazee, b. at South Gilboa, N. Y., June 24, 1872, m. Nellie E. 
Hubbell.of Jefferson, N. Y., in 1895, daughter of Charles B. and 
Elvira (Minor) Hubbell. 

They have no children. 

Mr. Frazee since 1894 has been engaged in the publishing 
business at Jefferson, Scho. Co., N. Y. 



JOHN H'. CLARK (Alfred, Randall', Job' Timothy', Timo- 
thy) only son of Alfred and Harriet (Simons) Clark, b. in South 
Gilboa, Scho. Co., N. Y., May 25, 1843, occ. farmer, m. first, 
Mary G. More, June 20, 1866, daughter of Joseph and Maria 
( ) More, of Grand Gorge, N. Y. She died May 2, 1880. 

Married for his second w^ife, Ellura Garrett, Sept. 8, 1 88 1 , b. 
Sept. 4, 1858, a daughter of M. T. Garrett. 

Children by First Marriage : 

Minnie M., b. March 17, 1867. 

Irvin D., " Nov. 17, 1864. 

William M., " Aug. 6, 1872. 

Emma C, " Feb. 1875. 

Joseph H., •' Feb. 14, 1878. 

Children h^ Second Marriage : 

Marvin E., Mamie E., (Twins) b. Dec. 1, 1883. 

Mamie E., d. March 29, 1897. 
Florence N.. b. Mch. 24. 1885. d. Aug. 27, 1900. 



CLARK FAMILY 25 



Lucy E., b. Jan. 16, 1889, 

Avery W.. " Sept. 22, 1892. 

Hattie, " Dec. 3, 1895, d. April, 1903. 

Mildred L., " Aug. 1, 1896. 

Flora I., " Sept. 3, 1903. 



MINNIE M'' CLARK (John H'\, Alfred\ Randall*, Job\ Tim- 
othy, Timothy') daughter of John H., and Mary G., (More) Clark, 
b. March 17, 1867, at South Gilboa, N. Y., m. Herbert L. King, 
of Shulter Island, N. Y., Dec. 3, 1889. 

Children. 

Eugene H., b. Dec. 30, 1893. 
Walter C. " Aug. 11. 1895. 



IRVING D\ CLARK (John H\, Alfreds Randair, Job , Timo- 
thy , Timothy') son of John H., and Mary G. (More) Clark, b. 
Nov. 1 7, 1 864, at South Gilboa, N. Y., m. Gertrude Olmstead, 
of HyndsviUe, Scho. Co., N. Y., Feb. 18, 1904. 



WILLIAM M^ CLARK (John H\, Alfred^ Randair, Job^ Tim- 
othy"', Timothy ) son of John H., and Mary G., (More) Clark, b. 
at South Gilboa, N. Y., Aug. 6, 1872, occ. farmer, m. Jennie Mc- 
Killip, Dec. 8, 1897, in Stamford, N. Y. 

Child: 
Marion H.. b. July 7, 1901. 



JOSEPH A\ CLARK ( John H"., Alfred\ Randall, Job', Tim- 
othy", Timothy') son of John H., and Mary G. (More) Clark, b. 
at South Gilboa, N. Y., Feb. 14, 1878, m. Edith Bruce, of Wor- 
cester, N. Y. 

Child. 
Walter B., b. July 6, 1903. 



EMMA C\ CLARK {John H\, Alfred\ Randall', Job\ Tim- 
othy, TimothyO daughter of John H., and Mary G., (More) 



26 GENEALOGY OF 

Clark, b. at South Gilboa, Feb. 1875, m. Roscoe W. Cartwright 
of Shelter Island, N. Y., Dec. 14, 1897. 

Children : 

Mary E., b. July 10, 1899. 

William C., " Feb. 9, 1901. 



JOHN A\ CLARK (RandalP, Job\ Timothy^ Timothy') son of 
Randall and Dorcas (Tucker) Clark, b. in Charleston, R. I., Mch. 
10, 1818. He came to New York state with his parents when 
seven years of age. By occ. a farmer. He m. Catherine Van- 
DerVoort, of Blenheim, N. Y., March 14, 1839, b. Sept. I, 1818, 
daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Acker) VanDerVoort. He 
died June 13, 1885, age 67 years. His wife died Oct. 26, 1895, 
age 77 years. 



A sketch of Mr. Clark's life w^e publish here by permission 
from the Blenheim Hill History by Prof. A. C. Mayham : 

John A. Clark vvras born at Charleston, Rhode Island, March 10, 1818; died 
on Blenheim Hill, June 13, 1885. He was the third son of Randall Clark and 
the fourth in a family of twelve children. His father migrated to Blenheim 
Hill about 1824, when the subject of this sketch w^as a small boy. Thus early 
the lad became acquainted -with all the hardships of pioneer life. He remained 
at home until he became 21, assisting his father and brothers in clearing aw^ay 
the w^ilderness. On March 14, 1839, he married Catherine VanDerVoort, w^ho 
lived on the farm in the town of Gilboa now owned by Pr. Best and still 
known as the VanDerVoort homestead. 

The young people began their married life in a log house on fifty acres of 
land purchased of Mr. Clark's father. The tract lay west of the highway lead- 
ing to Shew Hollow^ and extended westward to a road now closed which once 
ran parallel to this highway. To this fifty acres he added from time to time 
until he could w^alk a mile or more in a straight line from one corner of his 
land to the other. East of the highway he bought to the New Boston settle- 
ment. West of the old closed road he acquired two tracts, the Sage Place and 
the William Mattice farm. The former extended to the Main highway to 
North Blenheim, north of which he secured still another farm that of his 
brother William, making 350 acres. This last farm was sold to Maxon Kenyon 
and the homeste^.d of to-day has 225 acres. 

On this farm Mr. Clark spent his life at hard labor. In 1844 the log house 
gave place to a new frame house which is still occupied by his sons, LaGrand 



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and LaGrange, who now own the homestead. Though it has stood 61 years it 
is a good house to-day. All necessary barn buildings were erected from time 
to time and all were kept in good repair. Dairying was made the business of 
the farm, the milk from 35 cows being cared for in small pans according to 
the old-fashioned method of butter making. In winter there were 60 head of 
cattle requiring attention three times a day, and tw^o of the stock barns were 
from a quarter to a half mile away from the other buildings. 

Most of the land in Mr. Clark's large farm he cleared himself and fenced 
with stone wall. Bark peeling was part of his regular work in his younger 
days, the product being delivered at Gilboa. In the 20 years from 1850 to 
1870 he built 1000 rods of of stone wall on his farm, an average of 50 rods 
each year, more probably than any other man on Blenheim Hill. While he 
labored from early until late out of doors his good wife was equally industri- 
ous in the household. All the milk was cared for by hand. When one con- 
templates the work done by the w^omen of Blenheim Hill, the women of the 
second generation, when the single cow of the pioneer gave way to the large 
dairy of his prosperous son, the wonder is how they ever managed to accom- 
plish so much and it must be remembered too, that they w^ere all mothers of 
large families. Remarkable women ! Grand, noble, superb women, your 
grandmothers and mine. Catherine Clark lived to be 77 years of age. She 
survived her husband ten years and died Oct. 26, 1895. She was a great and 
good woman, a loyal, helpful wife, a devoted mother. Length of days, and 
long life, and peace were hers and her spirit returned unto God who gave it. 

Nine children were born unto Mr. and Mrs. Clark, and all but one are still 
living. A dear little bright-eyed red-cheeked girl, Ida, was taken to the "bet- 
ter land " when six years of age. 

Mr. Clark was a warm friend of the common school. A part of his every- 
day business in the winters of 1850-60 was to carry his children to school. He 
could be seen in those days with his large sleigh, his half-dozen boys, his girls 
and the teacher perhaps, plowing through the snow^ drifts morning and night, 
going to and returning from the school house which stood about a mile north 
of the present Peaslee school house on the same road. It was a grand school 
in those days. There were several other large loads of children to be carried 
to and from the same school---Stephen Clark, B. H. Kenyon, John Mayham, 
G. S. Champlin, O. J. Spring, all contributed their quota. 

John A. Clark w^as a success. All who knew him spoke well of him. He 
was a good neighbor and a good townsman. All through his active years he 
was a hard vsrorker. As a farmer he had no superior in the community. He 
w^as also a good stone mason. At shearing sheep he had no equal in all the 
country round. These things are worthy of mention. They made men in 
those days, men w^ho made an honest living, men who builded homes and 
raised large families and educated them. Mr. Clark was a Republican from 
the organization of the party but never an office seeker. He was a strong ad- 
vocate of temperance, branded old cider as the " Devil's kindling wood," and 
left six sons who never touch liquor nor use tobacco in any form. It can be 



28 GENEALOGY OF 

written to the credit of the Clark blood that there has never been a black 
sheep in the family. When Randall Clark and Dorcas Tucker came from 
Rhode Island as man and wife they were to bring good and lasting qualities 
to Blenheim Hill, qualities that have been handed down to the present day. 

Mr. Clark possessed a strong clear mind to the very end although he suffered 
much in body toward the last. He worked long and well and his memory is 
cherished by all who knew him. When they, too, shall have gone to the land 
of the leal, the record of his achievement will be handed down and he will 
be honored still. 



From the Jefferson Courier we copy the following obituary no- 
tices, published at the time of their respective deaths. 

The death of Mr. John A. Clark occurred at his late residence, Blenheim 
Hill, June 13, 1885. He was born in Rhode Island, March 10, 1818, and came 
to Blenheim at the age of seven years, being the son of Randall Clark, one of 
the earliest settlers. At the age of twenty-one he was united in marriage to 
Catherine VanDerVoort, and commenced his business career on the farm on 
which he always lived, and died. 

Mr. Clark, with active, vigorous mind and good common sense, was a bred 
farmer, being industrious, which laid the foundation of his success. He was 
of kind disposition, honorable in his dealings, and highly respected by his 
many friends. During the last few years of his life he was a subject of very 
poor health, which disabled him from active life. He reared a family of nine 
children, of which two daughters and six sons, with his faithful wife, who 
shared the toils and hardships of forty-six years, are left to lament the sad be- 
reavement. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. O. A. Merchant, 
pastor of the Blenheim Hill M. E. church, of which society he was an active 
member for many years. At the conclusion of the ceremonies, the remains 
encased in a rosewood casket, were interred in the family lot nearby, there to 
rest until the general resurrection of the last day. 

Where, where are the dear ones that passed from our side, 
Borne far away o'er a swift rolling tide ? 
Now over the river, a bright happy band. 
Still, still they beckon to yonder fair land. 

Near, near the bright portals for us they will wait--- 
Wait till love opens the fair golden gate ; 
There, there we shall meet them where partings are done, 
Sorrow is ended and glory begun. 

There are the loved we've laid to rest, 

Pillowed and safe on Jesus' breast. 

Soon shall we see them in yonder throng, happy and blest. 

Soon shall we join them in heavenly song, safely at rest. 





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On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26, 1895, the friends and neighbors of Cather- 
ine (VanDerVoort) Clark of Blenheim, were shocked at the announcement that 
she had died very suddenly. On the Saturday in question she was up and 
around the house, cheerful, and apparently in her usual health until within 
one-half hour of her death. In the afternoon she stepped out in the open air 
and presently returned and complained of not feeling well and seated herself 
in a chair. Prompt attention was given her and in a few moments she re- 
marked that she felt a little better, whereupon one of her sons stepped into 
another room for something but she immediately called him back and he re- 
turned only to see her breathe her last. 

She had been complaining of heart trouble for the past year, but was seem- 
ingly quite well. She had just returned from Jefferson where she in company 
with her daughter, Mrs. Atwood, had been visiting. 

She vraa born Sept. 1, 1818, and was 77 years of age. She was married to 
her late husband, John A. Clark, in 1839, and commenced housekeeping on 
the place where she had always lived and died. She leaves a family of eigfit 
children : two daughters and six sons to mourn her demise. 

Mrs. Clark had always been a woman of very industrious habits, a kind and 
good mother, and in her death not only her family mourn her loss but a host 
of friends for miles around that knew her and loved her for her many kind 
acts will greatly miss her and feel that a good wroman has gone home. 

The interment was in the family cemetery where her husband was buried 
a few years ago. The six sons acting as bearers as they did at their father's 
burial. 





Children : 






Almon W., 


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20, 


1843. 


Alzada, 


" July 


20, 


1846. 


Linden W. 


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21, 


1849. 


LaGrange, 


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b. Sept. 


8. 


1851. 


Vinton F., 


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1, 


1856. 


Ida U., 


" Feb. 


28, 


1854. 




d. Jan. 


17, 


1861. 


John J.. 


b. Nov. 


24, 


18"^^ 


Ida M., 


" Feb. 


22, 


1861. 



ALMON W\ CLARK ( John A\ Randair. Job \ Timothy'-. Tim- 
othy') son of John A. and Catherine (VanDerVoort) Clark, b. in 
a log house on Blenheim Hill, town of Blenheim, Scho. Co., N. 
Y.. Aug. 20, 1843, m. Sarah Ann Peincle Sept. 8, 1866, daugh- 
ter of William and Anna (Toles) Phincle, of Jefferson, N. Y., b. 



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in same place Feb. 19, 1848. He is by profession Doctor in 
Dentistry, 1865-1907, and graduate Optician since 1898, an in- 
ventor and is the compiler of these records. P. O. address, 
Jefferson, Scho. Co., N. Y. 



INTRODUCTORY. 

When Dr. Clark had finished this history and was ready to 
turn over the manuscript to the printer, it was discovered that 
he had left himself out of the work entirely. Other members of 
the Clark family insist that the book shall contain a memoir of 
the man who has given his time and energy to this project and 
who has made the publication of this record possible. To him 
belongs the credit of long and careful research. He has labored 
faithfully for his kinsmen and they deeply appreciate his great 
gift to them. The sketch of his life here given is copied by 
permission from the Hi^ory of Blenheim Hill, by Prof. A. C. 
Mayham. 



MEMOIR OF DR. A. W. CLARK. 

Dr. A. W. Clark was born on Blenheim Hill, in Schoharie Co. N. Y., August 
20, 1843. His father was John A. Clark and his mother Catherine Vander- 
Voort. His grandfather, Randall Clark, was a pioneer from Rhode Island, 
where the first Clarks from England settled in early colonial times.. Family 
records reach back to I54L 

Dr. Clark was the eldest of a large family. Flis boyhood days were spent 
upon his father's farm where he enjoyed those varied experiences common to 
the lot of a country lad---working upon the farm during the summer and at- 
tending the district school for a brief period during the winter months. He 
received the rudiments of his educaaon in the Perry school district. Leaving 
the following of the plow at the age of eighteen, he entered Stamford Semi- 
nary in the fall of 1863 and ccmpleted his academic studies there. His health 
w^as poor at this time and it w^as thought that he w^ould not be able to stand 
the rough, hard v^rork incident to farming. He then w^ent to Auburn, N. Y., 
expecting to engage in the grocery business with his uncle, Orrin Clark. His 
plans, hovsfever, were soon changed and he entered the office of Dr. Wood in 
Jefferson and began the study of medicine. .After two years his health failed 
and he gave up the idea of becoming a physician. He next decided on den- 
tistry and became a student in the office of Dr. H. S. Wood of Stamford where 
he made rapid progress and soon opened an office for himself in Jefferson. 



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For forty years he has been a resident of that village, building up a large and 
successful business and becoming a man of property, influence, highly re- 
spected and identified with the progress of the community. 

In 1871 Dr. Clark opened a small job printing establishment in Jefferson and 
was soon doing a good business in that line. Finding the work congenial and 
the field promising, he purchased a newspaper outfit and began the publica- 
tion of the Jeffersonian (Jefferson's first newspaper), now the Jefferson Courier, 
the first issue appearing March 6, 1872. He continued the editor and owner 
for nine years, building up a profitable business and giving to the people of 
Jefferson and vicinity an excellent home paper. 

Dr. Clark has done considerable literary work along other lines, having 
written an interesting account of the early border wars in New York, con- 
tributed much valuable matter to Roscoe's History of Schoharie County, and 
being now engaged on the Genealogy of the Clark Family, his crowning work. 

Dr. Clark married Sarah A. Phincle, daughter of William Phincle and Anna 
Toles. They have had two children, Sarah, who died in infancy, and 
LaMancha, a successful dentist of Stamford, N. Y. 

Dr. Clark has always been identified with the Republican party, serving it 
faithfully but never seeking office. He has served his town as Town Clerk for 
two terms, and has often been urged to accept the nomination of his party for 
supervisor but declined. In September, 1877, he represented Schoharie 
County in the Republican State Convention held at Rochester. Had he allowed 
his friends to put him forward he might have become prominent in politics. 

Dr. Clark has been a member of Jefferson Lodge of Masons upwards of 30 
years. Served as Treasurer for seven years, from 1876-1882. 

Several sketches have already been written for this Blenheim Hill history 
pertaining to the Clark family, w^hich was one of the first, as it has always 
been one of the largest and best on the old Backbone, it only remains for 
the author to add a word of personal testimony concerning the worth of the 
subject of the present brief memoir. 

1 have known Dr. Clark all my life. I became a contributor to his paper, 
the Jeffersonian, when a mere boy, probably as early as tw^elve or thirteen 
years ago. At that time he gave over an agricultural column on the fourth 
page to my care and 1 devoted much time and energy to it. Very likely not 
a single subscriber was aware that the agricultural hints therein contained 
were written by a little lad over on Blenheim Hill, but he told me that the people 
read my stuff and liked it. He was always a genial, whole-souled man to 
meet, and as 1 grew older 1 learned to regard him as one of my strongest 
friends. In these later days, when 1 have reached middle life and Dr. Clark is 
passing on to the border land of old age, I find him the same good loyal 
friend. 1 find him sharing with me an intense love for the grand old mountain 
country where each of us passed our boyhood, and 1 find him, like myself, 
trying to do something to rescue the history of that community from oblivion. 
in the doing of this work 1 have had no more willing helper than Dr. Clark. 
1 fully appreciate what he has done for me along this line. During my 



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vacation last summer he invited me to his new home, the " Clark Cottage," 
erected in 1905 at Stamford, N. Y., refused absolutely to take any plea of 
shortness of time as an excuse for non-acceptance, insisted on keeping me 
over night, and entertained me royally, in vv^hich deed he was amply helped 
by his affable son and that son's charming wife. Their home is ideal. My 
stay there was a fitting close to a fortnight most happily spent on Blenheim 
Hill and in that vicinity. 

Dr. Clark is a worthy son among worthy sons of old Blenheim Hill. His 
life has been successful in every way. Though far from being an old 
man, he has by hard work earned a competency and is now able to enjoy the 
rewards that come to faithful effort. 

Children : 

Sattie A., b. June 9, 1876; d. June 16, 1876. 
LaMancha " Dec. 22. 1877. 



LA MANCHA' CLARK (Almon W., John A . Randall*, Job'. 
Timothy , Timothy) only son of Almon W. and Sarah A. 
(Phincle) Clark, was born in Jefferson, N. Y., Schoharie County, 
December 22, 1877. His grandfather, John A. Clark, was a 
native of Charleston, R. 1. He, m. Florence Lillian Lee, of 
Glen Castle, N. Y., March 8, 1 899, who was born in same place, 
January 1, 1879. He was educated at Jefferson district school. 
Afterwards at Binghamton High School and Riley's Business 
College. Was graduated from the Pennsylvania College of 
Dental Surgery, 1898. at Philadelphia, Pa., receiving the college 
degree, D. D. S. P. O. address Stamford, N. Y. 

Child: 
Ellowen Lillian, b. April 14, 1903, at Stamford, N. Y. 



Dr. LaMancha at the early age of 15 commenced his chosen profession in 
his father's dental office, giving all of his spare time to the business only in 
the School room and College. When 16 years of age he entered the Bingham- 
ton High School, completing his advance studies in the spring of 1895. On 
October 2, 1895, he made application for admittance to the University of 
Pennsylvania (Dental Department) his certificate of examination and approved 
by Binghamton Superintendent of City Schools was accepted admitting him, 
without further examination, and he entered upon his first college year with 
bright prospects in the future. The dean at once gave him notice to supply 
himself w^ith the required second year college instruments, as his experience 
in his father's office would not require all of his time in his first year class 




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and he would be given the benefit of the advance branches in the second year 
class pertaining to treating teeth, gold filling, crown and bridge work. 

On his return in October, 1896, he informed the dean that he wished to 
graduate from a regular Dental College and was advised to take his second 
year course where he was to graduate, as it would be easier for him in his 
third year.and he recommended him to enter the Pennsylvania College of Dental 
Surgery. He at once applied for admission and took the required College 
examination, was accepted and entered for his second College year, 1896-7. 
He graduated from the above named College in 1898, with honor, that College 
conferring upon him the degree. Doctor of Dental Surgery. He was the 
youngest of his class of one hundred and eight graduates. 

Returning to Jefferson, he applied for N. Y. State Regents Examination, was 
accepted, passed and license granted by the regents under Seal of the 
University of the State of New York to practice Dentistry. He commenced 
the practicing his profession with his father, and they opened up a branch 
office in Stamford, N. Y., for one year, after which time he took charge of it, 
where he still resides, doing a large and successful dental business. 



ALZAT>A' CLARK (John A ., Randall^ Job\ Timothy', Tim- 
othy') eldest daughter of John A. and Catherine (VanDerVoort) 
Clark, was b. in Blenheim, N. Y., July 20, 1846. Married Curtis 
B. Atwood, May 24, 1871, of Watertown, Conn., b. in Bethle- 
hem, Conn, December 25, 1845, business, Attorney-at-Law and 
Farming, attended Stamford Seminary, N. Y., and Branden, Vt. 
His parents were George S. and Mary M. (Porter) Atwood. 
Both died in Watertown, Conn. 

Mr. Atwood, at time of his marriage, was in charge of his 
large farm which was managed by him successfully for several 
years. After a time he became interested and took up reading 
law, and was admitted to the Bar at New Haven, New Haven 
County, May, 1879. He some time later rented his farm and 
moved to Waterbury city, where he practiced his profession 
successfully for about three years and then became interested 
in real estate upon his father's health failing him. He was pre- 
vailed upon to return to Watertown to take charge of his large 
landed estate, with his own, now known as " Atwood's Farms," 
occupied his time when not engaged in law practice. 

He was elected and served in the Legislature during sessions 
of 1905-6. Served on Committee on Forfeited Rights. Has 



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been Justice of the Peace since 1879, and held other offices of 
trust in town. 

Children : 

Clark Curtis, b. April 29. 1872. 

Zana D., " Dec. 22, 1874. 

Geo. Lesley, " April 22, 1876. 

A. Webster, " Feb. 6, 1879. 

Katie N.. " July 18, 1881. 

Randall P.. " Oct. 18, 1884. 

Alzora M., Alzada (twins), b. Oct. 29, 1839. 

Alzada, twin sister, died May 13, 1890. 



CLARK CURTIS^ ATWOOD (Alzada', John A ., Randall\ 
Job", Timothy , Timothy'), eldest son of Curtis B., and Alzada 
(Clark) Atwood, b. at Watertown, Conn., April 29, 1872. Busi- 
ness, Collector for the Dr. J. N. Norwood Company. Married 
Sarah Berry of Waterbury, Conn. He attended district and 
Waterbury High School. 

Child: 
Ruth Alzada, b. Nov. 5, 1896. 



ZANA' ATWOOD (Alzada'' John A ., Randair, Job; Timo- 
thy , Timothy'), eldest daughter of Curtis B. and Alzada (Clark) 
Atw^ood, b. in Watertown, Conn., Dec. 22, 1874, married George 
E. Garlic, Jr., of Southford, Conn,, Aug. 1, 1892. Son of Geo. 
E. Sen. and Sarah H. (Edwards) Garlic of same place. A farmer. 



GEORGE LESLIE^ ATWOOD (Alzada'' John A ., Randair. 
Job\ Timothy", Timothy'), son of Curtis B. and Alzada (Clark) 
Atw^ood, b. at Watertow^n, Conn., April 22, 1876. School 
attended, Guernseytown, Monroe's Business College. Married 
Celia Marian Beadle, Dec. 21, 1901, daughter of Elisha B. and 
Carrie H. (Rogers) Beadle. Mr. Atw^ood's business is a whole- 
sale and retail milk dealer, Waterbury, Conn. 

Children . 
George Curtis, b. March 16, 1903. 
Raymond Stephen, " Dec. 24, 1904. 



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KATHERINE N'. ATWOOD {A\za.Sis.\ John A'., RandalF. 

Job', Timothy*, Timothy'), daughter of Curtis B. and Alzada 
(Clark) Atwood, b. in Watertown, Conn., July 18, 1881. Married 
to Joseph Bradley Root of Morris, Conn., 1882. By trade a 
blacksmith. She died Aug. 10, 1906. 



OBITUARY. 

Katherine Nancy, wife of Joseph B. Root, died August 10 at the home 
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis B. Atwood of Watertown, Conn., after 
being ill for four months with consumption. Six weeks before her death she 
went on a visit to her parents, but failed so rapidly that she was never again 
able to reach her home in Morris. 

Her death comes as a severe blow to her family and friends. She was a 
quiet and unassuming woman, w^ho devoted all of her time and energy to 
the care of her family, and for that reason will be missed and mourned as a 
true wife and mother. 

Besides the husband and two little children, Evander C. and Alzada M., she 
leaves two sisters and four brothers, Clark C. of Waterbury, Mrs. George Gar- 
lick of Southford, G. Leslie of Waterbury, Webster A., Randall P. and Alzora 
M. of Watertown. The funeral services were largely attended on Sunday, 
with interment in Watertown. The funeral services were conducted by 
the Rev. William T. Holmes of Watertown and the Rev. Fiancis W. Fletcher 
of Morris. A quartet composed of Miss Garrie Judson, Mrs. F. M. Barton, 
Mr. Weiss and Mr. Holmes, rendered two selections. " One Sweetly Solemn 
Thought" and "Jesus Lover of My Soul." 

The tributes of flowers were beautiful and much appreciated, because they 
were so dearly loved by the departed. 

Children : 

Evander Clark Atwood, b. March 22, 1903. 
Alzada Margaret, " May 24. 1905. 



RANDALL F. ATWOOD (Alzada\ John A\, Randall, Job\ 
Timothy', Timothy'), son of Curtis B. and Alzada (Clark) 
Atwood, b. in Watertown, Conn., Oct. 18, 1884, married Alice 
C. Bates of Waterbury, Conn., Oct. 18, 1905. Born June 7, 
1887, at Bridgewater, Conn. 



LINDEN W". CLARK (John A\, Randair, Job', Timothy^ 
Timothy') son of John A. and Catherine (VanDerVoort) Clark, 
was b. in Blenheim, N. Y., Feb. 21, 1849. He m. Ella M. 



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Travell of Gilboa, N. Y., Sept. 26, 1883, daughter of Revels 
and Eliza (Gray) Travell, occ. a farmer. His business previous 
to his marriage was a drover. 

ChilJ. 

Addison Linden, b. June 9, 1891, in Blenheim, N. Y. 



LA GRAND'^ CLARK (John A\. Randall. Job\ Timothy'^ 
Timothy') son of John A. and Catherine (VanDerVoort) Clark, 
by occ. a farmer, b. on Blenheim Hill, Sept. 8, 1851, m. to Ella 
M. Allen, June 25, 1879, attended district school on Blenheim 
Hill, present address is Ruth, N. Y. They were married at 
Shew Hollow by Rev. John T. Shew. Her father was John W. 
Allen, mother was Elizabeth Conrow. For about six years 
LaGrand remained at home w^ith his father, who was in failing 
health. Upon his father's death he formed a partnership with 
his twin brother, LaGrange, and together they own and occupy 
the homestead. For several years Mrs. Clark's health failed 
rapidly. 



OBITUARY. 

Mrs. LaGrand (Allen) Clark died March 18, at her home on Blenheim Hill, 
aged about 49 years. She was born in Blenheim, and was married June 25, 
1879. About nine years her health failed and she suffered from paralysis, and 
for several years she has been obliged to use a wheel chair. She was an 
example of patience and worthy of much sympathy. About two weeks ago 
she contracted pneumonia, which was the cause of her death. She bore her 
sufferings with Christian fortitude and a resignation which won for her the 
admiration and love of an increasing circle of friends. Besides her husband, 
she lea\es a father, mother and three sisters to mourn her departure. The 
funeral was held at her late residence on Tuesday, conducted by her pastor, 
and interment was in the Clark Cemetery. 



LA GRANGE'' CLARK (John A'., Randall\ Job^ Timothy^ 
Timothy'), son of John A. and Catherine (VanDerVoort) Clark» 
was b. on Blenheim Hill, Sept. 8, 1 85 1 , m. Roberta A. Vesey of 
Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 22. 1 893, by Rev. Dr. Parsons of the 
Hanover Place M. E. Church, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Vesey was 



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a very successful music teacher for several years in Brooklyn, N. 
Y., where she was the organist and teacher in the large Sabbath 
School of the above mentioned Church. LaGrange Clark, with 
his twin brother, LaCrand, operates the large farm, the old 
homestead, now known as the " Locust Grove Stock Farm," 
where are kept 25 fine blooded cows, mostly of the Alderney 
variety. Positions of trust held were trustee, tax collector, treas- 
urer, inspector and clerk of election. Present address, Ruth, 
N. Y. 

Child. 
Etho Catharine, b. Feb. 19, 1905. in Blenheim, N. Y. 



VINTON FREMONT CLARK (John A\, Randall, Job\ Tim- 
othy", Timothy'), son of John A. and Catherine (VanDerVoort) 
Clark, was bom in Blenheim, N. Y., Sept. I, 1857, occ. a farmer, 
m. to Alice Mattice July 4, 1876, daughter of Christopher and 
Betsy (Perry) Mattice of Blenheim, N. Y. Peter Mattice, father 
of Christopher, came to this country from Germany. 

Mr. Clark, after his marriage in 1876 to 1888, lived within a 
few miles of his birthplace on Blenheim Hill. He afterwards 
removed to Delaware Co., being attracted by the better farming 
country. 

Children : 



Bessie Helen, b. 


Aug. 


6, 


1877. 


Ursula Dorcas. 


Mch. 


28, 


1880. 


Donald Le Verne, " 


Nov. 


17. 


1882. 


Russell Fremont, " 


May 


8. 


1883. 


Mildred Alice, 


Dec. 


7. 


1895. 



RUSSELL F. CLARK, b. May 8, 1873 (unmarried), has held 
a position as attendant in the Binghamton, N. Y., State Hospital 
for some time. On Dec. 4, 1906, he was offered a position as 
Salesman and Collector for the Singer Sewing Machine Co. with 
headquarters at Oneonta, N. Y., which occupation he now 
holds. 1907. 



BESSIE HELEN" CLARK (Vinton F^, John A ., Randall', Job^ 



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Timothy", Timothy') daughter of Vinton F. and AHce (Mattice) 
Clark, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., Aug. 6, 1877, m. Vernon McCum- 
ber Oct. 1 0, 1 900, occ. farming, attended district school and 
Delaware Academy. Present P. O. address Delhi, Del. Co., N. Y. 

a/W.- 
Dorothy Clark McCumber, May 3, 1902. 



URSULA Ty CLARK (Vinton P., John A\, Randall', Job', 
Timothy", Timothy') daughter of Vinton F. and Alice (Mattice) 
Clark, was b. in Blenheim, N. Y., March 25, 1881, m. to Alex- 
ander Anderson, Oct. 26, 1904, occ. a farmer, son of Andrew 
and (Liddle) Anderson of Andes, N. Y. Present address, Delhi, 

N. Y. 



DONALD LAVERN' CLARK (Vinton F'., John A'.. Randair, 
Job^ Timothy, Timothy'), son of Vinton F. and Alice (Mattice) 
Clark, was b. in Blenheim, N. Y., Nov. 17, 1 881 , professional 
Dr. of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, m. Frances A. Seath, 
June 24. 1903, daughter of Robert B. and Mary W. (Fraser) 
Seath of Andes, N. Y. 

Dr. Clark graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine 
and Surgery of Toronto, Canada, March 25, 1906. His occ. 
now is that of Dr. Veterinary Surgeon, and present address is 
Stamford, Del. Co., N. Y. 



JOHN J^ CLARK (John A\, Randall\ Job\ Timothy\ Tim- 
othy'), youngest son of John A. and Catherine (VanDerVoort) 
Clark, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., Nov. 24, 1858, occ. a farmer, m. 
Bertha A. Foote. April 5, 1887. She was born in Hobart, N. Y., 
Dec. 9, 1866, daughter of William B. and Sarah E. Foote of 
Hobart, N. Y. His P. O. address is Delhi. Del. Co.. N. Y. 

Mr. Clark attended district school on Blenheim Hill, N. Y., 
w^hen at the age of 20 he took a business course in Eastman's 
College. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., in 1 882-3. Soon after he 
entered the clerkship for T. L. Judd, merchant of Eminence, N. 
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brother, Dr. A. W., at Jefferson, N. Y., for some time. He now 
in 1 907 is living on and owns a large river farm near Delhi, N. Y. 

Children : 
William J., b. Nov. I. 1888, at Delhi, N. Y. 
Alida J., " June 6, 1893, " 

Randall E., " Aug. 20, 1897, " 



IDA MA F" CLARK (John A\, RandalP, Job'. Timothy% Tim- 
othy), youngest daughter of John A. and Catherine (VanDer- 
Voort) Clark, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., Feb. 22. 1861, m. Walter 
LeRoy Crouch, Dec. 1 7, 1 884. in Blenheim, N. Y. Scho. Co., by 
Rev. George Tousley, at the residence of her father, John A. 
Clark. His parents were Levi and Mary M. (Atwood) Crouch, 
attended Watertown common school and Academy. 

Mr. Crouch was by trade a carpenter, but at the time of his 

marriage was employed as a saw^yer in the case shop of the Seth 

Thomas Clock Co., and shortly afterwards was advanced to the 

position of foreman, which position he held from 1887 until 

Nov. 1900, when he resigned to take charge as Superintendent 

of the E. Ingraham Co. at Bristol, Hartford Co. Conn., where 

they now reside. He is an inventor and also a contributor to 

several papers, and his articles are well received by the press. 

Children : 

Ernest LeRoy, b. Nov. 26, 1886. 
Ray Clark. " June 12, 1890. 

Master Ernest L. graduated from Bristol High School June, 
1905, and entered Worcester Polytechnic Institute Sept. 19 of 
the same year. He is studying for a Mechanical Engineer. 
Master Ray Centered Bristol High School in Sept. 9, 1904. He 
expects to graduate 1 908. 



ORRIN B\ CLARK (Randair, Job\ Timothy', Timothy'), son 
of Randall and Dorcas (Tucker) Clark, was b. in Charleston, R. 
I., April 3, I 820, was by trade a carpenter and builder, m. Har- 
riet M. Clark Feb. II, 1851,b. in Denmark. N. Y., July 31, 1822. 
She d. March 10, 1864 in Auburn, N. Y., daughter of John and 
Olive (Prentice) Clark. He d. July II, 1892, aged 72 yrs., 






40 GENEALOGY OF 

buried in North St. Cemetery, Auburn, N. Y., beside his wife, 
Harriet, and his four children. He is survived by one daughter, 
Cora E. Orrin B., at the time of his marriage, was in charge of 
his father's farm on Blenheim Hill, N. Y. He soon after sold 
out to his brother, Stephen C, in 1851 and went immediately 
to Auburn, N. Y., where he followed the carpenter trade for 
five years, and for several years he held a first-class position 
with the Osborn Manufacturing Co. of that city. In advancing 
age he had a desire to get out of the city. In his later years he 
lived on a small farm that he purchased in Skaneateles about 
eight miles from Auburn in 1889, remaining there about 
two years, then selling out and going to Eldridge, N. Y., to 
reside with his daughter, Cora E. Downey. Poor health was 
the reason for so doing. He w^as quite an unassuming man, 
devoting much of his time and energy to the care of his family. 

Children: 

John Randall, b. July 17. 1852. 
Jay E., " Feb. 27, 18M. 

Ella J., " " 6, 1857. 

Cora E.. " Aug. 31, 1858. 

Dora M.. " Oct. 23. I860. 

All bom at Auburn. N. Y. 



CORA E\ CLARK (Orrin B\, RandalP, Job\ Timothy , Tim- 
othy'), daughter of Orrin B. and Harriet M. (Clark) Clark, b. in 
Auburn, N. Y., Aug. 31, 1858, m. Fred H. Downey at Auburn, 
N. Y., by Rev. Ezra Dean, Nov. 3, 1880, who was b. in Otisco, 
N. Y. Nov. 1 7, 1856, son of Daniel and Adelia Downey, school 
attended Munro Academy, present address Elbridge, Onondaga 
Co., N. Y. He is an Electrical Manufacturer. 

Child. 
Daniel Clark Downey, b. April 8, 1886. at Elbridge. N. Y. 



STEPHEN C. CLARK (Randall\ Job\ Timothy\ Timothy'), 
son of Randall and Dorcas (Tucker) Clark, was b. in Charleston, 
R. I., April 27, 1822, occ. farmer, m. Hannah J. Ruliffson of 
Gilboa, N. Y., Sept. 22, 1846, b. May 21, 1825, daughter of 



CLARK FAMILY 41 

Harmon and Susanna (Welman) Ruliffson. He died Oct. 14, 
1874, aged 52 yrs. His wife died July 12, 1904, aged 79 yrs. 

Mr. Clark, sixth son of Randall, when about two years old, his parents 
came from Rhode Island to New York State, to what is now South Gilboa, to 
live. The lad was still without a name. A kind uncle offered his name, and 
the boy became Stephen Champlin Clark. He was a studious youth and 
became for a time a school teacher. On September 22, 1846, he was married 
to Hannah Jeanette Ruliffson, daughter of Harmon Ruliffson the 2nd. He 
owned one ox. His bride brought, as a wedding gift from her father, one 
cow. He began housekeeping in the " red house," situated about one-fourth 
mile to the northward of his father's house. 

About 1847 Philetus Ruliffson and he formed a partnership, and for two or 
three years worked the Ruliffson farm, now the farm of J. M. and C. A. Wood. 
Afterward he bought the farm now owned by E. S. Wood. There he farmed 
very successfully for one year, then sold out to Jacob Shafer. Thence he 
moved to the Clark homestead, which he purchased in 1851 of his brother, 
Orrin B. Clark. At that time there were three little daughters in the family. 

The house was large for those times, but as grandfather and grandmother 
occupied a part, it soon became necessary to enlarge in order to shelter an 
increasing family and the necessary hired help. So in 1858 a kitchen, a pantry 
and a large wroodhouse were added. 

In course of time there were seven girls and tw^o boys to be provided with 
plain food and clothing, and such educational advantages as could be gained 
at the red school house, a mile and a quarter away. And those, too, were 
the times of the " rate bill," when a man's school taxes were assessed not 
according to the value of his property, but according to the number of days 
his children attended school. Nor w^as that proud father content ■with the best 
the district school could do for the children. Several of them were sent away 
to study, one at a select school, others at Stamford Seminary, Stamford, N. Y, 

In this connection it seems fitting to mention the heavy w^ar taxes w^hich fell 
to the lot of Stephen Clark. In 1863 he was called upon to pay at one time 
$300, with vsfhich to hire a substitute for the army, and he was before and 
afterward obliged to pay the same rate of taxes as those who were not asked 
to hire substitutes. At that he never mourned, and rather than have seen the 
Union severed, he would doubtless have been willing to sacrifice $300 more. 
Although in local politics his party was greatly in the minority, he always 
took an active interest in the affairs of the township in which he lived. 

He was a thorough farmer, who did his work neatly and well ; a man w^ho 
took delight in making " two blades of grass grow where only one grev^r 
before." He was so averse to giving pain to any living thing that he could 
hardly be indued to assist in the slaughtering of animals even for food. 

It might seem to us that a life so affectionate, so self-sacrificing and so useful, 
might well have been spared until the snow^s of seventy winters a^ the least 
had fallen upon his head ; but He who sees the end from the beginning willed 



42 GENEALOGY OF 

otherwise. On October 14, 1874, at the comparatively early age of 52 years 
he was called to depart this life. An apparently sHght accident in the early 
summer, by which, however, a small artery was severed, thus causing quite 
a loss of blood, was doubtless a contributing cause of the fatal malady. But 
in order to record fully the well-doing of Stephen Clark and his patient, sac- 
rificing wife, mention must be made of one more who for twelve years shared 
the hospitality of their home as one of the children. 

A little fellow of three years came to remain during the illness of his mother. 
His mother did not recover, and the home of Charles Clark was broken up. 
For the parents of so many rollicking youngsters to think of making a home 
for one more in their already full house, would to many seem impossible. 
But Ulysses G. Clark found a home w^ith them until a noble lad of fifteen, he 
was w^ell able to make his w^ay in the world. 

Hannah Clark remained vk^ith her children, a widow^ of nearly thirty years. 
She died on July 12, 1904, at the home of her daughter, Harriet (Mrs. C. O. 
Peaslee), and was buried in Stamford Cemetery. 

Children : 

Elvira, b. June I, 1847. 

Serena E., " Aug" 17, 1848. 

Euphema D. " March 21, 1850. 

Helen A., " Jan. 19, 1852. 

RuHffson W., " Dec. 19, 1853. 

Ralph H., " Nov. 10, 1856. 

Hattie E., " Aug. 27, 1858, 

Ettie F„ " July 4, 1860. 

Mattie C. " Aug. 2, 1863. 



ELVIRA CLARK' (Stephen C., Randall', Job, Timothy', 

Timothy), eldest daughter of Stephen C. and Hannah (Ruliff- 

son) Clark, b. at Blenheim, N. Y., June I, 1847, m. Edmund C. 

Frazee of South Gilboa, N. Y., Sept. 1 8, 1 866. He was b. May 

15, 1844, occ. farmer, P. O. address South Gilboa, N. Y. 

Children : 
Fenton Eugene, b. July 27, 1867. 
Maud, " Oct. 26, 1870. d. March 30, 1889. 

Donald Ruskin. " Oct. 28, 1873. 
Grace, " Nov. 22, 1876. 

Ralph Conover, " Dec. 5, 1879. 
Lulu Mary, " Jan. 8. 1883. 

Edmund Roy, " Nov. 28, 1884. 
Maurice and Marguerite (twins) b. Nov. 16, 1889, 




REV. F. E. FRAZEE (page 51) 



CLARK FAMILY 43 

GRACE FRAZEE (Elvira", Stephen C, Randair, Job^ Timo- 
thy", Timothy') daughter of Edmund C. and Elvira (Clark) 
Frazee, b. Nov. 22, 1876, at South Gilboa, N. Y., m. Edward 
Crutchley, Jr., of Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 22, 1902. She attend- 
ed South Gilboa and Stamford, N. Y., High School. 

Child. 
One little daughter b., Sept. 21, 1903, d. soon after. 



SERENA E\ CLARK (Stephen C, Randall, Job\ Timothy% 
Timothy') daughter of Stephen C. and Hannah (Ruliffson) 
Clark, was b. in Blenheim, Scho. Co., N. Y., Aug. 1 7, 1 848, m. 
John Talcott Wells of Wheatland, Munroe Co., N. Y., at Blen- 
heim, N. Y., Feb. 20, 1873, by Rev. J. G. Slater. Mr. Wells, by 
occ, is a builder and carpenter. 

Children: 

Stephen C, b. June 27, 1876. 
Noland G., " Aug. 6. 1878. 
Robert R., " Feb. II. 1880. 
Ward H., " June 14, 1882. 
John L., " Jan. 14. 1886. 

Robert, Ward and John following the trade with their father. 
P. O. address, Scottsville, Monroe Co., N. Y. 



ROBERT R'. WELLS (Serena' , Stephen C. Randall, Job\ Tim- 
othy", Timothy'), son of John Talcott and Serena (Clark) Wells, 
b. Feb. 11,1 880, in Scottsville, N. Y., a carpenter by trade, m. 
Frances E. Tiffield, by Rev. Gibson, Feb. 26, 1901, of Scotts- 
ville, N. Y. 

Children. 

Hazel Frances, b. Feb. 20. 1902. 
Ethel Ruth, " Oct. 27. 1903. 

Robert Tiffield, " June 13. 1906. 



NOLAND G'. Wells (Serena E"., Stephen C, Randall\ Job\ 
Timothy^ Timothy'), son of John Talcott and Serena E. (Clark) 
Wells, b. Aug 6, 1878, in Scottsville, N. Y., now Supt. of Sackett 
Plasterboard Plant, Fort Dodge, la., m. Bertha M. Crafts of 



44 GENEALOGY OF 

Garbutt, N. Y., on Sept. 22, 1904. He is a graduate of Roches- 
ter, N. Y., Business College. 

Child: 
Elizabeth Crafts, b. July 13. 1905. 



STEPHEN CLARK^ WELLS (Serena E*., Stephen C, Ran- 
dall'. Job , Timothy , Timothy'), son of John Talcott and Serena 
E. (Clark) Wells, b. June 27, 1876, in Scottsville, N. Y. He is a 
Normal Graduate of 1901, now President of Pavilion, N. Y., 
Manufacturing Co., m. Mary L. Salyord of same place Feb. 2, 
1905. 

Child. 

Byron Stephen, b. April 25, 1906. 



EUPHEMIA a. CLARK (Stephen C, Randair, Job', Timo- 
thy , Timothy), daughter of Stephen C. and Hannah (Ruliffson) 
Clark, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., March 21, 1 850, m. Omar W. 
Simonson of Stamford, N, Y., Dec. 18. 1878, business livery 
and farming. 

Children : 
George D., b. Sept. 19, 1883. d. April 8, 1884. 
Fred Clark, " April 7, 1886. " Dec. 1, 1906. 
Harry Gould, " May 4, 1888. 

OBITUARY. 

On Tuesday, December 4, the funeral services of Fred Clark Simonson were 
held, the private service at the home at 12:45 o'clock, followed by a public 
service at the Baptist Church at 1:30 P. M. The Rev. A. L. Abercrombie 
conducted the service, assisted by Rev. A. J. Sadler. The crowded church 
and many beautiful flowers showed the deep respect and admiration in which 
Mr. Simonson was held by all. The two Stamford Fire Companies attended 
in a body, Mr. Simonson being Secretary of the S. E. Churchill Hook and 
Ladder Company. 

Taking as a theme, Jn. 2:17, "And the world passeth away, and the lust 
thereof; but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever." Mr. Abercrombie 
spoke of the purity, the manliness, the consecration of the young life that had 
gone on before, and showed how these are the things that abide when all else 
passes away. Our brother is not dead, but lives, and will continue to live in 
the lives of those who knew him and loved him. 

The hymns, " The Homeland " and " Sometime We'll Understand," added 
to the impressiveness of the service. 



CLARK FAMILY 45 

RULIFFSON W . CLARK (Stephen C, Randall^. Job\ Timo- 
othy", Timothy'), eldest son of Stephen C. and Hannah (RuUff- 
son) Clark, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., Dec. 19, 1853, m. Nettie E. 
Keeney, Aug. 18, 1897, b. Feb. 10, 1859. 

Miss Keeney was a graduate of the Penn. State Normal 
School. Mr. Clark was for several years teacher in the schools 
of Schoharie and Delaware Counties. For five years he was 
Assistant Secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, 
and for a time Home Missionary at Washington, Indiana. He 
attended Chicago and Oberlin Theological Seminaries. 



HATTIE E. CLARK (Stephen C\, Randall, Job' Timothy% 
Timothy'), daughter of Stephen C. and Hannah (Ruliffson) 
Clark, w^as bom in Blenheim, N. Y., Aug. 27, 1858, m. Clyde O. 
Peaslee of Blenheim, N. Y., July 9, 1879, occ. a farmer. His 
parents' names are Joseph C. Peaslee, Phebe J. Wood. 

Child: 
Josephine, b. Oct. 18, 1884, in Blenheim, N. Y. 

She attended district school, taught her first term at the age 
of 18, received her first grade license at the age of 19, after- 
w^ards graduated at Stamford High School. 



RALPH H". CLARK (Stephen C, Randair, Job\ Timothy'\ 
Timothy'), son of Stephen C. and Hannah (Ruliffson) Clark, 
was bom in Blenheim, N. Y., Nov. 10, 1856, business farming, 
m. Mattie Peaslee of same place. May 14, 1879, b. Feb. 22, 
1861, daughter of Joseph C. and Phebe J. (Wood) Peaslee. 
They have no children. 

He occupies the old homestead of his grandfather Randall 
Clark and his father, Stephen C. Clark. 



FLORENCE ETTA' CLJIRK (Stephen C, RandalP, Job^ 
Timothy", Timothy'), daughter of Stephen C. and Hannah 
(Ruliffson) Clark, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., July 4, 1 860, m. Jesse 
M. Cornell of Gilboa, N. Y., by Rev. LeGrand Jones at Rich- 
mondville, N. Y., on Sept. 21,1 880, a farmer, school teacher. 



46 GENEALOGY OF 

and Justice of the Peace, attended common school and Stam- 
ford Seminary. His parents names Simon any Mary Cornell. 

Children : 
Charles Ray, b. Sept. 29, 1882. 
Neil Clark, " July 12, 1887. 
Nobel, " Jan. 9, 1892. 

Jesse M. Jr., " April 19. 1893. 
Florence. " Nov. 22, 1896. 



MA TTI E C CLARK {Stephen C, Randall\ Job' Timothy'. 
Timothy'), daughter of Stephen C. and Hannah (Ruliffson) 
Clark, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., Aug. 2. 1 863, m. T. C. Judd of 
Jefferson, N. Y., Dec. 20, 1 883, son of George B. and Julia A. 
(Cooper) Judd, b. Sept. 9, I 860, occ. merchant, P. O. address 
Cannonsville, Del. Co., N. Y. School attended Stamford Sem- 



inary. 



Children : 

George E., b. Jan. 6, 1887. 

Stephen T.. " May 4. 1889. 

Eloise M., " July 17, 1891. 

Marion E. " Nov. 25, 1895. 

Marjorie J., " Nov. 3, 1897. 



WILLIAM A. CLARK (RandalP, Job\ Timothy \ Timothy',) 
son of Randall and Dorcas (Tucker) Clark, b. in Blenheim. 
Scho. Co., N. Y., Jan. 4, 1823. a farmer by occ, m. Mary M. 
Reed of same place July 21, 1 844, daughter of David and 
Eleanor (Crosby) Reed. 

He died March 21, 1 85 L She is still living at the advanced 
age of 85 yrs. 

Children : 

Theresa J., b. July 29, 1845. 

David R.. " May 31. 1847; d. Sept. 16. 1848. 

Libbie, " Aug. 7, 1851. 



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b. in Blenheim, N. Y., July 29, 1845, m. James V. Patterson 
March 4, 1877. He died, date not ascertained. 

ChilJ. 
James William, b. 1882. 



LIBBIB CLARK (William\ Randair, Job^ Timothy% Timo- 
thy'), daughter of William A. and Mary M. (Reed) Clark, b. in 
Blenheim, N. Y., Aug. 7, 1 85 1 , m. James W. Baldwin of same 
place July 3, I 869, a farmer, son of James and Rachel (Barnum) 
Baldwin, present address Stamford, N. Y. They have no 
children. 



CHARLES^ CLARK (Randall, Job^ Timothy', Timothy'), son 
of Randall and Dorcas (Tucker) Clark, w^as b. in Blenheim, N. 
Y., Scho. Co. Aug. 6, 1 828, by occ. a farmer. He m. H. Antoi- 
nette Face of Gilboa, N. Y., daughter of Henry and (Carl) Face, 
b. April 8, 1830. He d. April 28, 1876, aged 48 yrs. Shed. 
March 21,1 869, aged 39 yrs. 

Children: 

Hialmer M.. b. June 3, 1855. 

Frank Mayo. " May 17, 1857. 

Cora Bell, " Nov. 27, 18^9. 

Nora Estella " May 10. 1862. 

Ulysses G. " Feb. 7, 1865. 

Rome L.. " April 5. 1867; d. Feb. 9, 1868. 



HIALMER M^ CLARK (Charles\ Randall\ Jo^, Timothy'. 
Timothy'), son of Charles and H. Antoinette (Face) Clark, was 
b. in Blenheim, N. Y., June 5, 1853, by occ. a farmer, m. 
Georgia A. Judd of Jefferson, Scho. Co., N. Y., Nov. 10, 1880, 
daughter of George B. and Julian (Cooper) Judd. 

Children : 
George J., b. Sept. 20, 1881 ; d. June 25, 1882. 
Irene A.. " July 30, 1883, 

Miss Irene is a graduate of Jefferson High School, class of 
1905, taught her first district school term in 1905-6, and second 
term in the fall and spring of 1906-7. 



48 GENEALOGY OF 

FRANK MAYO' CLARK (Charles; Randall', Job\ Tin.othy-', 
Timothy'), son of Charirs and Id. Antoinette (Face) Clark, was 
b. in Blenheim. N. \'.. May 17. 1 85 7. an engineer by occ. m. 
Clara Ball Bartholomew of Bovina. N. Y., Dec. 15, 1884. She 
d. May 17. 1894. leaving no children. 

Mr. Clark in early life left South Gilboa. N. Y. 1875 and 
located at Stamford. N. Y.. where he married and lived until 
1895. when he was offered and accepted a position as janitor 
and engineer at the Five Point Mission. N. Y. City, which he 
now holds. 1907. His P. O. address is 63 Park St.. N. Y. City. 

hull many a gem of purest ray serene 

The dark, unfathomed caves of ocean bear; 
|-ull many a flower is born to blush unseen, 

And waste its sweetness on the desert air. 

Some village Hampden, that, with dauntless breast. 

The little tyrant of his fields withstood. 
Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest. 

Some Cromwell, guiltless of his country's blood. 
Th' applause of listening senates to command, 

The threats of pain and ruin to despise. 
To scatter plenty o'er a smiling land. 

And read their history in a nation's eyes. 

Their lot forbade; nor circumscribed alone 

Their growing virtues, but their crimes confined ; 

Forbade to wade through slaughter to a throne. 
And shut the gates of mercy on mankind. 

The struggling pangs of conscious truth to hide, 

To quench the blush of ingenious shame. 
Or heap the shrine of Luxury and Pride 

With incense kindled at the Muse's flame. 

Far from the madding crowd's ignoble strife. 

Their sober wishes never learned to stray; 
Along the cool sequestered vale of life 

They kept the noiseless tenor of their way. 

-—Selected from Gray's Elegy. 



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b. in Blenheim, N. Y.. Nov. 27, I860, m. William W. Stone, May 

27, l(S84, occ. a farmer. 

Children : 

Frank E. Stone, b. Sept. 24, 1884. 
Charles H. " July 16, 1886. 

Nora E.. " Aug. 8. 1888. 

Raymond H.. " Oct. 23, 1890. 
Antoinette H.. " Dec. 23, 1892. 
Edith Dart, b. May 13. 1895; d. Jan. 19, 1901. aged 5 yrs. 
Clark Almon. b. July 2. 1900. in Harpersfield. 
All the rest b. in Jefferson. 



NORA ESTELLE CLARK (Charles. Randair, Job' Timothy^ 
Timothy'), daughter of Charles and Antoinette (Face) Clark, b. 
in Blenheim, N. Y., Feb. 7, 1865. By profession a nurse. Single. 



ULYSSES GRANT" CLARK (Charles\ Randair. Job , Tim- 
othy , Timothy)', son of Charles and Antoinette (Face) Clark, 
b. in South Gilboa, Scho. Co., N. Y.. Feb. 7, 1865, by profession 
a buttermaker and manager of a creamery, m. Katie Benjamin 
of Gilboa, N. Y., April 11, 1 888. Attended common school 
and Stamford Seminary. 

Mr. Clark soon after his marriage took charge of a large dairy 
farm for Dr. S. E. Churchill of Stamford, N. Y., for some time- 
He then took a Dairy Course in Cornell, N. Y., 1897, and fol- 
lowed the creamery business until 1904. He is now, in 1907, 
Superintendent of one of the " Ideal Daries " of the State of N. 
J. Present P. O. address Plainfield, N. J. 

Child. 
Ruskin John, b. March 31, 1889. 



RUSKIN JOHN' CLARK (Ulysses G'., Charles', Randall\ Job\ 
Timothy', Timothy'), only son of Ulysses Grant and Katie 
(Benjamin) Clark of Plainfield, N. J., b. in South Gilboa, N. Y., 
March 31, 1889. m. to Edyth Mariam Smith Feb. 27, 1907, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Smith of Metuchen, N. J. 



50 GENEALOGY OF 

LUCINDA' CLARK (Randair, Job\ Timothy\ Timothy)', 
daughter of Randall and Dorcas (Tucker) Clark, b. in Blenheim, 
N. Y., 1833, m. George A. Wallace of Gilboa, Scho. Co., N. Y., 
about 1851. a farmer. Son of Henry Wallace of Gilboa, N. Y. 

Children : 

William J., b. Sept. 8. 1852. 
Gharles L., " April 7. 1855. 
Frank S.. " Oct. 2, 1856. 



WILLIAM J^ WALLACE (Lucinda\ Randair, Job\ Timothy^, 
Timothy'), son of George A. and Lucinda (Clark) Wallace, was 
b. in Gilboa, Scho. Co., N. Y., Sept. 8, 1852, by occ. a farmer, 
m. Jane Schermerhorn Feb. 18, 1880, b. in Gilboa, N. Y., Aug. 
11, 1853, her parents names are Abram and Mary (Gray) 
Schermerhorn of Gilboa. Present P. O. address is Gilboa, N. Y. 

Children : 

Jennie, b. 1882. 

Harrie, " Oct. 22, 1893. 



CHARLES L". WALLACE (Lucinda\ Randall, Job^ Timo- 
thy", Timothy'), son of George A. and Lucinda (Clark) Wallace, 
b. in Gilboa, N. Y., April 7, 1855, occ. a farmer, m. Ella L. 
Kenyon Oct. 18, 1882, b. Nov. 8, 1855 at Blenheim, N. Y., 
dau. of B. H. Kenyon of Blenheim, N. Y. Present address is 
South Gilboa, N. Y. 

Children : 

Fred L.. b. Jan. 5, 1893. 
Marguerite. " Aug. 17. 1895. 



FRANK S'\ WALLACE (Lucinda\ Randall, ]oW, Timothy% 
Timothy ), son of George A. and Lucinda (Clark) Wallace, b. in 
Gilboa, N. Y., Oct. 2, 1856, by occ. a farmer, he m. Louisa M. 
Vroman Oct. 18, 1882, daughter of John B. and Anna M. 
(Welch) Vroman of Blenheim, N. Y., attended district school 
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Children. 

D. Blanche, b. Aug. 9, 1883. 

Jesse M.. '• Sept. 29. 1888. 

George F., " Jan. 21, 1897. 



MARY /. CLARK (RandalP, Job'. Timothy-', Timothy'), 
daughter of Randall and Dorcas (Tucker) Clark, b. in Blenheim, 
Scho. Co. N. Y., 1837, d. July 7, 1862, aged 25 yrs, m. Orrin L. 
Beach of Gilboa, N. Y.. about 1858, by occ. a farmer. 

Child: 
Scott L., b. about 1859. 



RECEIVED TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. 

REV. FENTON E'. FRAZEE (Elvira', Stephen C. Randair. 
Job*, Timothy', Timothy'), eldest son of Edmond C. and Elvira 
(Clark) Frazee. b. July 27, 1867, at South Gilboa, N. Y.. m. Miss 
Mary Lizzie Bisbee of Plympton, Mass.. June 10. 1903. 



Rev. Frazee says: Among the first facts with which an Autobiography is 
conceived is the time and place of birth. History gives the first as July 27, 
1867, and the second as South Gilboa, New York. 

All my childhood and youthful years vfeTe spent at the birthplace, now 
known as Broadfield's Farm, for which my father, Edmund C. Frazee, came 
before his marriage to S. Elvira Clark. This place is still his home. No home 
life could have been happier than ours. A quiet, contented, simple life so 
lived. I had such school advantages as others of my age. But within my 
reach were more and better books than many had in the country at that time. 
These created a desire for a wider and more intimate knowledge of the 
world of Literature, Science, Art, and Relegion. The moral and religious 
influences of my early home life as I look back upon them from an ever 
enlarging experience in life, w^as unusually fine ; and v^rhat is best in character 
to-day I attribute in a great measure to those early influences of a Christian 
home. It was later in life wrhen I began study at Stamford Seminary, the 
beginning of my High School work. I taught the school at So. Gilboa part of one 
year while in High School. In the spring of 1892 was compelled by illness to 
give up study at Stamford Seminary. In September of that year I entered 
Revere Lay College, Revere, Mass., for the regular course of study, graduating 
in 1895. During my college course I took a two years course of study in 
Boston at the Berkley Temple School of Applied Christianity, under the lead- 
ership of Dr. Dickenson, and also served as pastor's assistant at the Dartmouth 
St. Reformed Episcopal Church, Boston, for the three years' time. The Rector 



52 GENEALOGY OF 

was James M. Gray. D. D. In September of 1895 received and accepted a 
call to the Second Congregational Church of Londondery, Vermont. When 
on May 12, 1897, 1 was ordained. The pastorate terminating there in June of 
1899. In September of the same year 1 matriculated at the Theological School 
of Boston University for one year of study as special student. During the 
year 1 taught Church History at the Boston Evangelical Institute, and for the 
last two months of the year, because of the illness of President Bixby, by 
vote of the directors, 1 was made Acting Principal. 

In July of 1900 was called to the pastorate of the First Congregational 
Church of Plympton, Mass. June 10, 1903 was married to Miss Mary Lizzie 
Bisbee of Plympton. September 23, 1904, Donald Bisbee Frazee was born in 
the Plympton parsonage. Pastorate at Plympton terminated March 31, 1906, 
and work began at West Newburg, Mass., April I, 1906, having been called to 
the pastorate of the First Congregattoal Church of that place. A little daughter 
came almost as a birthday gift to her brother, Donald, September 25, 1906. 
We call her Faith Frazee. Such is the brief record of a quiet life up to the 
present date. May 1st, 1907; also almost the mark for two score years forme. 

Children : 

Donald Bisbee, b. Sep. 23, 1904. 
Faith Freizee, " Sept. 25, 1906. 



PRUDENCE' CLARK (Job', Timothy , Timothy'), daughter 
of Job and Anna (Heron) Clark, was born in Kingston, R. 1., 
Jan. 29, 1777, m. Stephen G. Champlin, b. in same place, Jan. 
3, 1771, a farmer. He d. in South Gilboa, N. Y., Sept. 28, 
1848. She died March 14, 1863, at same place. 

Children : 

Jeffery b. July 30, 1798; d. Aug. 4, 1812. 

Nichols N., " Aug. 24, 1800; " April 1,1856. 

Stephen G. Jr., " Dec. 5, 1802; " Sept. 21. 1858. 

John W. " Mch.28, 1825. 

William B., " Aug. 22. 1807; " June 26, 1810. 

Job C, " July 6. 1800. 

Thomas C. " Aug. 21. 1819; " Feb. 22,1847. 



NICHOLS N\ CHAMPLIN (Prudence\ Job\ Timothy\ Tim- 
othy'), son of Stephen G. and Prudence (Clark) Champlin, b. in 
New Kingston, Kings Co., R. I., Aug. 24, 1800, m. Lucy Daven- 
port at Stamford, N. Y., Oct. 31, 1 827, b. at Hammondsport, 
Columbia Co., N. Y., d. in same place, June 21, 1874. He died 
in Stamford, N. Y., April I, 1856. 



CLARK FAMILY 53 





Children: 






Charles D., 


, b. Aug. 


31, 


1828. 


Addison P. 


.. " July 


2, 


1830, 


Lucinda 


" May 


10, 


1835 


Jane 


" Sept. 


24, 


1839, 


All born 


in Stamford, 1 


MY. 



CHARLES D". CHAMPLIN (Nicholas N^, Prudence\ Job\ 
Timothy", Timothy'), son of Nichols N. and Lucy (Davenport) 
Champlin. b. Aug. 31, 1828, m. Emily A. Baker, Dec. 24, 1847. 
He died in N. Y. City Jan. 8, 1875. No further record given. 



LUCINDA CHAMPLIN (Nichols N\, Prudence^ Job\ Tim- 
oty", Timothy'), daughter of Nichols N. and Lucy (Davenport) 
Champlin, b. May 10, 1835, m. Norman Wilcox at Hammonds- 
port, N. Y., June 16, 1859, d. at Stamford, N. Y., May 16, 1895. 

Child. 
Jennie Rose, b. Jan. 31, 1861. 



JENNIE K. WILCOX (Lucinda', Nichols N\, Prudence\ Job\ 
Timothy", Timothy'), daughter of Norman and Lucinda (Cham- 
plin) Wilcox, b. in Stamford, N. Y., Jan. 31, 1861, m. Charles A. 
McMurdy of same place, Dec. 27, 1 882. He died May 1 3, I 895. 

Children: 

Lucy Wilcox, b. Dec. 11, 1887. 

Katherine Champlin, " March 6, 1893. 



JANE' CHAMPLIN (Nichols N ., Prudence\ Job', Timothy^ 
Timothy'), daughter of Nichols N. and Lucy (Davenport) 
Champlin, was b. in Stamford, N. Y., Sept. 24, 1839, m. at same 
place, Frederick St. John, June 1 6, 1 863. She died at Ham- 
mondsport, N. Y., May 29, 1865. 

Child. 

Lucy D., b. about 1872. 



LUCY D\ ST. JOHN (Jane", Nichols N\, Prudence\ Job\ Tim- 



54 GENEALOGY OF 

othy', Timothy'), daughter of Frederick and Jane (ChampHn) St. 
John, m. Moses T. Hale of Colo. Springs, Colo., Nov. 15, 1893. 

Children : 

Margaret C. b. Mch. 24. 1895. 

Agnes D.. " Sept. 12. 1896, 

Helen J., " Jan. 9. 1899. 

Elizabeth H.. " Jan. 19. 1901. 



LUCY' CLARK (Job', Timothy', Timothy'), was a daughter of 
Job and Anna (Wilcox) Heron, b. in Charleston, Wash. Co., R. 
I., April 17, 1781, m. Joseph Perry about 1801 (son of Capt. 
Joseph Perry) thus a cousin of Com. O. H. Perry of Lake Erie 
Fame, occ. farmer, b. in R. 1. He died in Blenheim, Scho. Co.^ 
N. Y., March 31, 1841, aged 68 yrs., 4 mos., 25 dys., tombstone 
record. His wife died about 1865, aged 84 yrs. 

Children : 
Joseph S. m. Elizabeth Vroman. 



Lyman 

John 

Stephen 

William 

Eliza 

Harriet 



( ) Schaffer. 

Jane Martin. 

Charity Freimer. 

Louisa Caniff, sister of S. L. Caniff. 

Martin Effner. 

Peter V. Mattice. 



One daughter d. when young. 



JOHN^ PERRY (Lucy\Job\ Timothy', Timothy') son of Joseph 
and Lucy (Clark) Perry, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., about 181 1-12, a 
farmer, m. Jane Martin in Blenheim. He died March 3, I888» 
age 77 years, tombstone record. 

Children: 
Phebe E. Eloise, b. 1847; d. Feb. 4. 1856. 
Vonley D.. Verner (twins), b. June 1 I, 1834. 
Isaac S. 
Sidney. 



VONLEY D^ PERRY (John\ Lucy\ Job^ Timothy', Timothy') 
son of John and Jane (Martin) Perry, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., 
June II, 1834, m. Grace A. Vroman, daughter of Chauncey 




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Vroman of Blenheim, N. Y. He died Sept. 24, 1873, aged 
39 yrs. 

Children : 

J. Chauncey, b. Mch. 16, 1864; d. Jan. 21, 1865. 

Infant Son. " Mch. 8; " Mch. II. 1861. 

" Daughter, " Jan. 21 ; " Jan. 28, 1867. 

No fiirtlirr rrcord of the above families ha.s been obt.-iine<l. 

JOSEPH S. PERRY. JR. (Lucy', Job; Timothy', Timothy'), son 
of Joseph and Lucy (Clark) Perry, b. in Blenheim, N. Y., about 
1804, m. Elizabeth, sister to Thomas (Vroman's wife) of Blen- 
heim, N. Y., about 1821-2. He d. Dec. 12, 1851, aged 39 yrs. 
and 1 1 mos., tombstone record. 

Children : 
Lyman m., 1st, Catherine Vroman. 
2d, Eva Ann Benjamin. 
John " Mary Carl. 

Stephen " 1st Kniskern. 
2d Schaffer. 
Betsey " Christopher Mattice. 

One d. young 



JOHN J". PERRY (Joseph S ., Lucy\ Job , Timothy; Timo- 
thy'), son of Joseph S. and Elizabeth Perry, b. at Blenheim, N. 
Y., March 6, 1 828, m. Mary A. Carle in Blenheim, N. Y., Oct. 
28, 1 85 1 , who survived him, also two brothers, Lyman and 
Stephen. He died in Oneonta, N. Y., aged 74 years. By trade 
a carpenter. 

Children : 
Agnes, never married. 
Mrs. Peter Harrison. 
Mrs. Benjamin Beach, 
Frank. 

All of Oneonta. N. Y. 
Charles of Amsterdam, N. Y. 



OBITUARY. 



John J. Perry, a long time D. & H. employee, died last Wednesday at his 
home in Oneonta. At the time of his death he w^as 74 years of age, having 
been born in Blenheim, Schoharie County, March 6, 1828. His parents, Mr. 



56 GENEALOGY OF 

and Mrs. Joseph S. Perry, had five children, the deceased being next to the 
youngest. His early life was spent on his father's farm, but he later learned 
the carpenter trade. 

After leaving Blenheim the deceased resided for a short time in Otego. 
About 32 years ago, hov^rever, he went to Oneonta and has lived there ever 
since. When the D. & H. buildings were completed, he entered the service of 
this company, working his way up to boss carpenter. He remained with the 
P. & H. until five years ago, when he suffered the loss of his eyesight and 
was compelled to give up his position. 

Though blind, he never lost his cheerful disposition and was never known 
to complain. He enjoyed unusual good health, considering his age, until 
Wednesday morning last, when he was stricken with a shock which affected 
the brain and was the immediate cause of his death. 



HARRIET MATTICE (Lucy\ Job\ Timothy'. Timothy'), 
daughter of Joseph and Lucy (Clark) Perry, b. in Blenheim, 
Scho. Co., N. Y.. 1817. m. Peter V. Mattice of Gilboa. N. Y.. b. 
1815. occ. a farmer. He died June 5. 1877. aged 62 years. His 
wife. Harriet, d. March 14. 1869. aged 52 yrs. 

Children : 

Harrison J., b. about 1843; d. May 27, 1859, aged 16 yrs. 

Almira L., ' Oct. 6, 1846. 

Almina " " 8, 1848. 

Varner D., " Dec, 21. 1855. 



REV. VARNER D'. MATTICE (Peter V'.. Lucy\ Job'. Timo- 
thy . Timothy'), son of Peter V. and Harriet (Perry) Mattice, 
was b. in Gilboa, Scho. Co.. N. Y.. Dec. 21. 1855. m. Adah 
Buckingham of Gilboa, N. Y., Jan. 10, 1876, b. May 20, I860, 
daughter of Merritt C. and Celinda (Hoagland) Buckingham. 

Rev. Mattice spent twenty-six years in the ministry of the 
Methodist Episcopal Church, preached for several years as 
a Supply under the Presiding Elder, joined the New York Con- 
ference in 1 884. The following are some of the charges 
served : Cannonsville, N. Y., Shokan. N. Y.. Durham. N. Y., 
Port Ewen, N. Y., on the Hudson, Jefferson, N. Y.. Griffin Cor- 
ners. N. Y., Roxbury. N. Y. Nearly one thousand conversions 

during ministry. 

Child. 

Ward Buckingham, b. Dec. 3, 1877, 



CLARK FAMILY 57 

WARD B'. MATTICE (Vamer D'., Peter V\, Lucy\ Job\ Tim- 
othy", Timothy'), son of Vamer D, and Adah (Buckingham) 
Mattice, b. Dec. 3, 1877, m. Lois Hammond of West Virginia, 
Nov. 1901. 

Child: 
Robert Lee Ward. b. Aug. 18, 1903. 



ANNA A\ CLARK (Job\ Timothy'^ Timothy') daughter of 
Job and Anna (Heron) Clark, was b. in Charleston, R. I., 
May 6, 1 784, m. William Burden Champlin of Kingston, R. I., 
about 1805, he was b. March 1, 1784, d. Aug. 1. 1870, at 
Salina, Kansas, at his son's, Raymond S. She died Sept. 26, 
1849, in Harpersfield, Del. Co., N. Y., at the old homestead. 

Children. 

Mary Champlin. b. Jan. 16. 1807. d. May 22, 1820. 
Anna B., " Nov. 13. 1808. " Feb. 18. 1882, at Salina, Kansas 

Amy C. " Aug. 27, 1810. " Jan. 21, 1847. at Kingston. N. Y. 

Lity Ann. " June 23. 1812. " May 27, 1883. at Hancock, 

William B.. Jr.. " " 15. 1814. " Jan. 31, 1890, at Hobart. 
Harriet A., " May 30, 1816. " Jan. 29. 1888, in Kansas, 

Chauncey R. N.. " June 26. 1819. " Feb. 28, 1890, in Rondout 
Emeline D.. " Oct. 13, 1822, " Aug. 3, 1895. in Harpersfield. " 

Alonzo L., " Mch. 26, 1824, " July 7. 1887, in Harpersfield. " 

Charles R., " Nov. 12, 1826, " May 20, 1891, in Harpersfield. " 

Raymond S.. " April 22. 1828, " June 26. 1888. at Salina, Kansas. 

These above mentioned were born in Blenheim. 

Amy m. Sylvester Legg. 3 children. 

Lity Ann, " A. S. Maynard. 

William B., " Frances Clark, 5 children. 

Harriet A., " ( ) Martin, 2 children. 

Chauncey R. N.. " Mary Maynard. 

Charles R., " Nancy McWilliams. 8 children. 

Raymond S.. " Mercy Dent. 4 children. 

Anna, Emeline and Alonzo v^rere unmarried. 

Raymond S, enlisted in Co. C, 144th Regiment and after 
Civil War ended, married and died there as before stated. 

William B. Champlin, Jr., and C. R. N. were lawyers, the 
other sons farmers. Charles R. owned and died on homestead 
in Harpersfield, Del. Co., N. Y, 



58 GENEALOGY OF 

CHARLES R\ CHAMPLIN (Anna\ Job', Timothy', Timothy'), 
son of William Burden and Anna (Clark) Champlin, b. in Blen- 
heim, Scho. Co., N. Y., Nov. 12, 1828, occ a farmer, m. Nancy 
A. McWilliams, Oct. 6. 1858, of Hobart, N. Y.. b. July 26, 1839. 
He died in Harpersfield, N. Y., May 20, 1890. 

Children: 



J. c.. 


b. Jan. 


10. 


1860. 






Charles R.. 




10, 


1862, 


d. Oct. 19, 


1863. 


Joseph B., 


" Dec. 


10, 


1863. 


" Jim. 10. 


1868. 


Fred H.. 


" Aug 


7, 


1866. 






Libbie B., 


" Oct. 


30, 


1869, 


" April 6, 


1871. 


Henrietta L., 


" Nov. 


7, 


1871. 






Frank R., 


" June 


6, 


1874. 






Irving C. 


'• July 


20, 


1877, 


" Nov. 20, 


1897. 



J. a. CHAMPLIN (Charles R\, Anna\ Job', Timothy', Timo- 
thy'), son of Charles R. and N. A. (McWilliams) Champlin, b. 
in Kortright, N. Y., Jan. 1 0. 1 860, occ. a farmer, m. Gussie Clist, 
Dec. 14, 1893. 

Children : 

Ray D.. b. Oct. 17, 1894. 

Gertrude M., " Apr. 19, 1901. 



FRED H. CHAMPLIN (Charles R\ Anna\ Job', Timothy", 
Timothy'), son of Charles R. and N. A. (McWilliams) Champlin, 
b. Aug. 1866, a farmer. He married Inez Stewart, 1892. He 
died March 7, 1902. 

Children : 

Floyd, b. June, 1895. 
Mabel, " Oct., 1897. 

HENRIETTA L. CHAMPLIN (Charles K., Anna\ Job\ 
Timothy', Timothy'), daughter of Charles R. and N. A. McWill- 
liams) Champlin, b. Nov. 9, 1871, in Harpersfield, N. Y., m. 
George P. Johnson, Dec. 29, 1897. 

Children : 

Frances A., b. March 22. 1899. 
Florence N.. " March 15, 1901. 




REV. V. D. MATTICE (page 56) 



CLARK FAMILY 59 

JOB JR^ CLARK (Job^ Timothy\ Timothy') son of Job and 
Anna (Heron) Clark, was born in South Kingston, R. I. May 1 3, 
1 786, occ. a farmer. Hem. Harriet Warring, May 5, 1816. 
of New Canaan, Conn., b. March 3, 1788, She died March 28, 
1856. He died Jan. 8, 1824, in Stamford, N. Y. 

Children: 

Mary Ann, b. 1817. 

Charles W.. " 1819. 
John Randall, " March II, 1822. 



MARY ANIV CLARK (Job, Jr^, Job\ Timothy^ Timothy'), 
daughter of Job and Harriet (Warring) Clark, b. in Harpers- 
field, Del. Co., N. Y., 1817, m. to Ashel Cowley, 1842, attended 
school at Jefferson Academy, N. Y. He died June 1871. His 
wife died June 14, 1 872, aged 55 years. 

Mary A. Clark was the eldest of three children, her eldest 
brother, Charles W., b. 1819, went to California in 1856, made 
a fortune in the " Sonora Mines," and died there about 1885. 
He is survived by a daughter. Alma, unmarried. 

Child: 
Mary E., b. Aug. 18, 1850. 



MARY E\ COWLEY (Mary A\, Job, ]x\, Job\ Timothy^ 
Timothy'), only daughter of Ashel and Mary Ann (Clark) 
Cowley, b. Aug. 18, 1850, in Harpersfield, Del. Co., N. Y., 
school attended Stamford and Andes Seminaries, w^as m. to V. 
R. Martin Dec. 24, 1879. They reside at Springfield, Mo. 



JOHN RANDALL^ CLARK (Job, ]r\, ]oh\ Timothy. Timo- 
thy') youngest son of Job and Harriet (Warring) Clark, b. in 
Stamford, N. Y., March 1 1, 1822, w^as a farmer, and occupied 
the old homestead until his death, March 2, 1880. He m. 
Ruhamah Smith March 15, 1848. She died March 5. 1895. 

Children. 
Dennis Miles, b. Mar. 23. 1852. d. Mar. 26. 1895. 
France M., " Oct. 18, 1854. 

Harriet C, " Mar. 15. 1857. 
Estelle A.. " Aug. 23, 1859. " Dec. 13, 1867. 



60 GENEALOGY OF 

FRANCES AT. CLARK (John R\. Job. Jr.\ Job^ Timothy\ 
Timothy') daughter of John R. and Ruhamah (Smith) Clark, 
b. in Harpersfield, Del. Co., N. Y., Oct 18, 1854, m. to James 
Moore Donnelly Oct. 23, 1878, b. in Harpersfield, N. Y., Oct. 
17, 1850, profession Physician and Surgeon, son of Thomas 
and Catharine (Moore) Donnelly, school attended Stamford 
Seminary and College of Physicians and Surgeons, N. Y. City. 

Dr. Donnelly was elected and served as Supervisor of town 
of Davenport, N. Y., from 1882 to 1885. He is now a prac- 
ticing physician in Troy. P. O. address 1 28, 5th Ave., Troy, N.Y. 

Children : 

Bessie E.. b. Dec. 12. 1882. d. Mar. II. 1901. 

Harry Clark, " Jan, 14. 1885. 



HARRIET C. CLARK (John R'.. Job, Jr\, Job\ Timothy% 
Timothy'), daughter of John R. and Ruhamah (Smith) Clark, b. 
in Harpersfield, N. Y., March 15, 1 857, m. Richard Hamilton 
Barner Dec. 19, 1883, son of Joseph and Margaret (Becker) 
Barner. They have no children. 



JOHN' CLARK (Job\ Timothy', Timothy') son of Job and 
Anna (Heron) Clark, b. in Kingston, R. I., July 16, 1 792, a 
farmer. He m. Olive Prentice in Champion, Jefferson Co., 
N. Y., Oct. 12, 1817, daughter of John and Olive (Kibbie) 
Prentice. He died in Denmark, Lewis Co., N. Y., Dec. 30, 
1 830. She died in Auburn, N. Y.. Jan. 13, I 88 1 . 

Children : 
Lucy Ann b. Feb. 21. 1820. d. Jan. 5. 1889 in Chicago. 111. 

Harriet M.. " July 31, 1822, m. O. B. Clark. 

Olive Jane, " Apr. 18, 1825, d. Sep. 4, 1845, at Philip's Mills. Jeff. Co.. N.Y. 

Elizabeth Mary." Nov. 19. 1827. 
Louise Agnes. " Oct. 30. 1830. 



ELIZABETH MAY' CLARK (John\ Job^ Timothy. Timo- ^ 

thy'), daughter of John and Olive (Prentice) Clark, b. in Den- 
mark, Lewis Co. N. Y., Nov. 19, 1827, m. Francis Coe Rich in 
Champion, Jeff. Co., N. Y., April 28, 1853, b. Feb. 16, 1816, 



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CLARK FAMILY 61 

son of John and Sarah (Eastman) Rich. He died in Auburn, 
N. Y., May 11, 1896. 

Children : 

EH Ainsworth, b. Feb. 27, 1854. 

Edward Clark, " Apr. 23, 1860. 
Elizabeth Frances, " June 19, 1867, never married. 



ELI AINSWORTH' RICH (Elizabeth May\ John\ Job\ Tim- 
othy", Timothy'), son of Francis Coe and Elizabeth (Clark) Rich, 
b. in Auburn, N. Y., Feb. 27, 1854, m. Charlotte Hudd in Scran- 
ton. Pa., July, 1888, d. in Auburn, N. Y., Nov. 1, 1895. 

Child. 

Francis Eli, b. July 28, 1889, in Scranton, Pa. 

Died in Auburn, N. Y., July 10, 1862. 



EDWARD CLARK'^ RICH (Elizabeth May\ John', Job\ Tim- 
othy", Timothy') son of Francis Coe and Elizabeth (Clark) Rich, 
b. in Auburn, N. Y., April 23, 1860, m. May Etta Sherman in 
Auburn, N. Y., May 12, 1881, d. in Auburn, N. Y.. March 3. 
1895. 



LOUISA AGNES CLARK (John\ Job\ Timothy. Timothy'), 
daughter of John and Olive (Prentice), was born in Denmark, 
N. Y., Oct. 30, 1830, m. William W. Bowden in Auburn, N. Y., 
Feb. 8. 1866, d. in Mansfield, O., Nov. 1, 1893, son of Samuel 
and Emily (Strowers) Bowden. She died July 22, 1901, in 
Mansfield, O. 

Children : 

Harriet Louisa, b. May 30, 1871. 

William Grant, " Dec. 18, 1874. in Auburn, N. Y. 



HJRRIET LOUISJ BOWDEN (Louisa A\, John\ Job; 
Timothy'"', Timothy'), daughter of William W. and Louisa 
(Clark) Bowden, b. in Auburn, N. Y., May 30, 1871, m. Frank 
W. Houck, Dec. 31. 1895. 

Child. 
Harry H., b. March 17, 1898, in Marion. O. 



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62 GENEALOGY OF 

THOMAS' CLARK (Job', Timothy', Timothy'), son of Job 
and EHzabeth or Betsy (Card) Clark (half brother of Randall 
Clark), b. in South Kingston, R. 1., April 2, I 799, occ. a farmer, 
m. Mary Segar June 19, 1828, b. May 5, 1802, d. Oct. 5, 1885, 
aged 83 yrs., 5 mos. He died March 10, 1872, aged 73 yrs. 

Children: 
Elizabeth b. Nov. 17, 1831. 
Rebecca S., " Sept. 13. 1833. d. Aug. 9. 1888. 
Thomas J.. " Feb. 13, 1836. 
Job C, " Feb. 22, 1838. 



ELIZABETH CLARK (Thomas\ Job', Timothy\ Timothy'), 
daughter of Thomas and Mary (Segar) Clark, b. Nov. 17, 1831, 
m. Peter W. Clark Feb. 28, 1853, by occ. a farmar. 

Children : 

Martha B.. b. Dec. 21, 1856. d. young. 
Lucy A., " Nov. 16, 1860. 



LUCY A': CLARK (Elizabeth", Thomas\ Job\ Timothy', Tim- 
othy'), daughter of Peter W. and Elizabeth (Clark) Clark, b. 
Nov. 16, 1860, m. John T. Whitford Feb. 12, 1896. 

Children : 

Ada, b. Feb. 23. 1898. 

Leroy Clark. " April 24, 1903. 



THOMAS y. CLARK (Thomas\ Job\ Timothy , Timothy'), 
son of Thomas and Mary (Segar) Clark, b. Feb. 13, 1836, a 
farmer, m. Sarah Tefft Sept. 20, 1866, P. O. address Perry- 
viUe, R. I. 

Children: 

Mary H.. b. April 5. 1868. 

Thomas G.. " July 21. 1869. 
Albert R.. " Mar. 1. 1871. 



MARY H\ CLARK (Thomas J'.. Thomas', Job\ Timothy'. 
Timothy'), daughter of Thomas J. and Sarah (Tefft) Clark, b. 
April 5, 1868, m. Wanton R. Card, Oct. 16, 1889.. 



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Children : 

Florence A., b. Aug. 12, I89L 

Lillian C, " Sept. 12. 1893. 

Sarah M., " Oct. 26, 1901. 



THOMAS G\ CLARK (Thomas J\. Thomas^ Job\ Timothy ) 
Timothy'), son of Thomas J. and Sarah (Tefft) Clark, b. July 2 I , 
1869, m. Joanna King Sept. 28, 1893, b. in Charleston, R. I., 
Sept. 18, 1873. 

Children : 
Leon W., b. Mar. 19. 1898. 
Edith M.. " " 16. 1899. 



ALBERT R". CLARK (Thomas J\, Thomas\ Job\ Timothy'. 
Timothy'), son of Thomas J. and Sarah (Tefft) Clark, b. March 
1, 1871, m. Ella M. Carpenter about 1896, b. April 4, 1873, in 
Perryville, R. I. 

Children : 

Marjorie E.. b. Nov. 22, 1898. 
Albert R.. Jr. " June 17. 1900. 



JOB C. CLARK (Thomas', Job\ Timothy'-, Timothy') son of 
Thomas and Mary (Segar) Clark, b. in Perryville, R. I., Feb. 22, 
1838, by occ. a farmer, a deacon in Church. He m. Martha 
HoUoway Dec. 25, 1 872. She was b. April 22, 1 840, in Charles- 
ton, R. I. She died Dec. 27, 1902. P. O. address Perryville, R. I. 

Children : 

Charles J., b. Aug. 25, 1876. 

Ella M.. " Dec. 5. 1878, unmarried. 



CHARLES J". CLARK (Thomas\ Job C, Job\ Timothy'. 
Timothy') son of Job C. and Martha (Holloway) Clark, was b. in 
Perryville, R. I., Aug. 25, 1 878, a carpenter by trade, m. Anna 
Louisa Palmer, June 2, 1906. He is residing about 6 miles 
from the old homestead, where his father lives, in Wakefield, 

R. I. 



64 GENEALOGY OF 

Mr. Clark says in a recent letter to the publisher of this work, when telling 
the reason he could no^ attend the reunion this year, " 1 have married a wife 
and have had to get a home and furnish it, but am glad to say 1 was able to 
pay cash in full for everything I have in my little home. Every dollar earned 
by hard labor and saved by myself. I never spent any money for liquor or 
tobacco in my life." What an object lesson for other young men. 



SARAH' CLARK (Job\ Timothy^ Timothy') daughter of 
Job and EHzabeth, or Betsy (Card) Clark, a half sister of Ran- 
dall Clark, b. in South Kingston, R. I., April 20, 1802, d. Nov. 
13, 1898, in King City, Mo., m. Rufus Brown, b. in South Cov- 
entry, Tolland Co., Conn., June 16, 1802, m. in Willimantic, 
Conn., Feb. 23, 1834, attended common school. 

They went directly to their home in South Coventry and resided there until 
March 6, 1855, during which time five children were born to them. He died 
April 29, 1879, aged 77. She died Nov. 13. 1897, aged 96. On the 6th day 
ot March, I8'^5, Rufus Brown, his wife, Sarah (Clark) Brown, and four sons 
above described, moved from South Coventry, Conn., to the far west, destina- 
tion, Kansas. At Springfield, Mass., about 2 P. M. of said day they boarded 
the train of emigrants, 200 strong, from Boston in charge of Elders Lovejoy 
and Goodenough, who were destined for Lawrence, Kansas. We kept in 
with that company as far as St. Louis, when our family and five other families 
from Coventry and Mansfield, Conn., left the Boston party and took passage 
ahead of them; we going up the Missouri River to Kansas City, Mo., on the 
steamboat " Polar Star," Capt. Dix Commander. From Kansas City we all 
went out into Kansas, south of Lawrence on the Santa Fe trail towards Council 
Grove. We were nearly two weeks looking for homes out there, but the 
country being unsettled, land unsurveyed, our little party of six families 
returned to Kansas City, and from thence went north 80 miles, locating in the 
Southwest corner of Gentry County, Mo. Our family was all settled there 
on a 240 acre farm bought by our father just thirty days from the date of 
leaving Connecticut, viz.: April 30, 1855. We were there all during the Civil 
War. John B., Marcus M. and Cornelius Brown each served a three years* 
term in the Union Army, and came home without a wound. 

Children: 

Daniel Clark Brown, b. June 28, 1835. 

Mary Elizabeth " Feb. 22, 1839, d. Mch. II, 1840. 

John B., " June 10, 1840, no further record. 

Marcus M., " Pec. 3, 1842. 

Cornelius, " Apr. 3, 1844. 




MRS. SARAH (Clark) BROWN 
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CLARK FAMILY 65 

DANIEL CLARK^ BROWN (Sarah\ Job\ Timothy, Timo- 
thy'), son of Rufus and Sarah (Clark) Brown, b. in South Cov- 
entry, Tolland Co., Conn,, June 28, 1835, m. Jane Bonham, Sept. 
25. 1861. He died Oct. 21, 1894, aged 59. 

Children : 

Rebecca Jane, b. June 22, 1862. 
David Arthur. " July 27, 1872. 



REBECCA JANE' BROWN (Daniel C. Sarah\ Job\ Timo- 
thy", Timothy'), daughter of Daniel C. and Jane (Bonham) 
Brown, b. June 22, 1862, m. James N. Snapp. Nov. 7, 1883. 
Residence King City, Mo. 

Children : 
Avery Arthur b. Sept. 7. 1885. 
Delbert Daniel. " July 6, 1887. 

DAVID ARTHUR" BROWN (Daniel C, Sarah\ Job' Timo- 
thy", Timothy), son of Daniel C. and Jane (Bonham) Brown, 
b. July 27, 1872, m. Mary Rounds Nov. 6. 1898. reside at King 

City, Mo, 

Child: 

One Son. b. Feb. 27. 1902. 



MARCUS M\ BROWN (Sarah\ Job\ Timothy , Timothy'), son 
of Rufus and Sarah (Clark) Brown, b. Dec. 3, 1842, in South 
Coventry, Tolland Co., Conn., occ. farming, m. Elizabeth A. 
Billmire, Jan. 5, 1867. P. O. address King City, Mo. Lives on 
and owns parents' homestead of 300 acres. No further record 
than. 

Mr. Brov^n says: My grandfather was Daniel Brown, and his father was 
William Brown, a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and died on his way home 
from the war, at Hartford. Conn., of " Camp Distemper." Grandmother 
Brown was Eunice (Carpenter) Brown. 



CORNELIUS" BROWN (Sarah\ Job\ Timothy\ Timothy'), son 
of Rufus and Sarah (Clark) Brown, b. April 3, 1844, a bachelor, 
lives on his farm of 260 acres six miles west of King City, Mo. 



66 GENEALOGY OF 

THE CLARK FAMILY REUNION. 

It was in August, 1892, that Miss Nora Estella Clark, daughter 
of Charles and (Antionette Face) Clark of Blenheim, Scho. Co. 
N. Y., conceived the excellent idea of holding a family reunion. 
By permission the old homestead of Randall Clark was chosen 
for the first meeting. 

Hastily invitations were sent out and arrangements made by 
Miss Nora and some 73 members of the family by births and 
marriages responded to the call of 1892. The occasion proved 
to be one of great interest and delight to all present. It was 
then and there a second gathering of the clan was arranged 
for the last Wednesday in August, 1893, and place of meeting 
was made the same, which brought representatives from more 
distant places, numbering 100. It proved that this family 
reunion had grown to be a healthy one, and was so deeply 
rooted with many branches that it had come to stay and prosper. 
In 1906 it celebrated its 15th anniversary. 

It is a fact worthy of mention, that at each day of the annual 
gathering of the descendants of the large family of 12 children, 
the weather has been as pleasant as could be desired with the 
exception of two years, with green, capacious lawns, abundance 
of shade trees, and various amusements have been provided 
for both old and young, interspersed with delightful music, 
singing, recitations, solos and duetts. Tables have been laden 
with all the substantial and modern dainty dishes that skillful 
and willing hands and generous and loving hearts could furnish 
at each place of meeting. All contributed to the success and 
pleasure of the occasion, and the hours passed all too quickly 
The grave and the gay, the gleeful laughter and sharp repartee, 
the young and the old have mingled together in a most happy 
blending. 

All these with the bright reminiscences of the bygone days 

made the sober and sedate, and even the aged feel like boys 

and girls again. I hope the continuance of the reunion w^ill 

inspire a right hearty and generous effort for a more intimate 

acquaintance, a more complete gathering of the families, and a 

union of hearts and of hands in future generations. 

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Not until within the past year have I been certain to say 
anything definite as to the ancestry and family record of Miss 
Dorcas Tucker, who married Randall Clark about 1808. It was 
in conversation with Rev. L. P. Tucker, who had a brief remem- 
brance of a lady of that name, pertaining to some ancestor in 
early connection of his family, who married a Clark. In a 
correspondence with his cousin, Charles D. Elliot, of Sonnerville, 
Mass., in which he mentions and I find in a biography sketch of 
the Elliot's family several names of the Tucker family, which 
go to show a family connection and is well preserved in 
tradition. Later I received a letter from the Rhode Island His- 
torian, J. W. Potter, who had made a genealogical record of the 
Tucker family in the Southern part of Rhode Island, Massachu- 
settt and Connecticut, w^ho says : " Dorcas Tucker w^as born in 
Kingston, R. I., about 1 782, daughter of Nathan and Dorcas 
(Modern) Tucker, third son of Simon and Sarah (Hull) Tucker. 
She married Randall Clark. " Their ancestors reach back to A. 
D. 1630. 



MORRIS TUCKER came, probably, from Bermuda about 
1658 with his two brothers, George and Nathan, m. Esther 
Tower in 1 741. 

Children: 

Benoni b. 1662. 

John, " 1664. 

Mary, " 1666. 

James, " 1667. 

Sarah, " 1670. 

Joseph, " 1672. 

Jabez, " 1678. 

Jabez m. Rebecca ( ), she afterward m. for her second 

husband Roger Larkin and d. about 1 723, his estate w^as 
inventoried in 1 724, probate records of Westerly, R. I. He 



68 GENEALOGY OF 

left two sons, Jabez and Simeon. Simeon m. Sarah Hall in 
May, 1737. Five children were born to them, Sarah, Simeon, 
Joshua, Nathan and John. Nathan, tiie third son of Simeon, m. 
Dorcas Worden, daughter of James Worden. 

Children: 

Benjamin m. 1st, Elizabeth Webster. 

2d, Nancy Bliven. 
Gardener " Mary Church. 
Betsy " No further record. 

Dorcas " Randall Clark. 

Abigal " Thomas Webster. 

Dorcas Tucker, who married Randall Clark, was a niece of 
Simeon Tucker, who was carelessly shot in July, 1777, by Chris- 
topher Raymond Perry, father of Com. O. H. Perry. 



REV. L. P. TUCKER (Sylvester \ Arba \ Stephen, Jr'.), son 
of Sylvester and Laura Jane (Pray) Tucker, was b. at Mechan- 
icsville, Vt., April 5, 1864, and is a descendant of one of the 
three Tucker brothers, who settled in New England early in 
the 1 7th century, descendants of whom intermarried with the 
Clark family. Randall', through early connection, is difficult to 
trace by documentary evidence, but is well preserved in tradi- 
tion. He m. Miss Janet R. Patterson at Rutland, Vt., March 
22, 1887, daughter of George E. and Ellen (McLean) Patterson 
of same place. They have no children. 

Rev. L. P. Tucker was educated at the public schools and Montpelier Semi- 
nary and Drew Theological Seminary. He entered the ministry in the Vermont 
Conference in 1886 and was transferred to the New York Conference in 1899. 
He has been pastor of the following Methodist Episcopal Churches: Johnson, 
Vt.; Wilmington, Vt.; Grace Church, Bradford, Vt.; Northfield, Vt.; Boscobel, 
N. Y.; Pownsville, N. Y.; Sugar Loaf, N. Y., and is at the present time, April 
I, 1907, at Stamford, N. Y. His new appointment for 1907-8 is at Walton, N. 
Y., after April, 1907. He has held conspicuous offices in the Conferences of 
which he has been a member and the community in which he has lived. 
During his ministrial work he has had nearly four hundred conversions. He 
contributes frequently to periodical and magazine literature, and his articles 
are well received by the press and public. 

His ancestors settled in Middlesex County in Massachusetts in 1638 at the 
time of the Puritan migration. There they remained until after the War for 
Independence, in v/hich some of them took part and others suffered great 



CLARK FAMILY 69 

privations. In 1791 they sold their property in Massachusetts and removed to 
Rutland County, Vt., v^rhere they have since lived. 

Rev. Tucker's father Sylvester v^as born Aug. 2, 1825, was a 
son of Arba and Rebekah (Hosmer) Tucker, Arba (b. Feb. 2, 
1795) was a son of Stephen, Jr., and Sibil (Lawrence) Tucker, 
Stephen, Jr., (b. Feb. 14, 1765) was a son of Stephen and 
( ) Tucker. 



COM. OLIVER H'. PERRY (Christopher R"., Mercy Hazard^ 
01iver\ George', Robert", Thomas'), son of Christopher Ray- 
mond Perry, was b. in Matunuck, then known as "Rocky Brook," 
South Kingston, R. I., Aug. 23, 1 785, m. Elizabeth Champlin 
Mason, May 5, 181 I. He d. Aug. 23, 1819, at Port Spain. 

Children. 
Christopher Grant, b. April 2, 1812, m. May 31, 1838, Fanny Sargent of 

Philadelphia. 
Oliver Hazard, b. Feb. 23, 1815. d. Aug. 30. 1878. m. first Sept. 24, 1837. Eliza- 

bath Ann. daughter of Hon. Kidder Randolph; she died Aug. 3, 1847; 

he married, second, Mary Ann Merely of Newburyport. Mass. He 

was a Lieutenant in the U, S. Navy, and resigned July 23, 1858. 
Christopher Raymond b. June 29. 1816. d. Oct. 8. 1858. He graduated at the 

U. S. Military Academy and entered the U. S. Army. 
Elizabeth Mason Perry, b. Sept. 15, 1819. d. 1842, m. Nov. 2. 1841. by Rev. 

Francis Vinton. D. D. 

There are no descendants in male line of Com. O. H. Perry 
living to-day. 



THE BIRTHPLACE OF COM. O. H. PERRY. 

The following statement is furnished by Mrs. Abigal Stead- 
man of South Kingston, R. 1.: 

" Commodore O. H. Perry, son of Chtistopher Raymond and grandson of 
Freeman Perry, was born in his grandfather's house at Matunock. in what 
was then called " Back Side." My mother took care of the Commodore's 
mother when he was born. My mother was a daughter of Cable Tefft, and 
Raymond Perry was first cousin to him. 1 have often heard my mother 
(Mercy Tefft) say that she was the first person who ever rocked the Commo- 

dore." 

Mrs. Steadman was living in 1882 in full possession of her faculties at an 



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70 GENEALOGY OF 

age of 90 years. The old lady regarded the event as one of the red letter 
days in her life and was never ■weary of relating the facts, as she knew no 
one able to dispute her claim. 

He entered the U. S. Navy as midshipman, April 17, 1799, became Lieut- 
enant January 15, 1807, and at the outbreak of the war of 1812, was in com- 
mand of a flotilla of gunboats on the Atlantic coast. He took an active part 
in the attack upon Fort George; was appointed to fit out a squadron upon 
Lake Erie, which he successfully accomplished at Presque Isle (now Erie), 
Penn.; and having equipped nine vessels, attacked and captured the British 
Fleet near Put-in-Bay, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1813. This action known as the "Battle 
of Lake Erie," or more commonly as "Perry's Victory," obtained him an 
immense popularity, partly attributable to the manner in which it was 
announced by the famous dispatch: "We have met the enemy and they are 
ours." Congress rew^arded him with a vote of thanks, a medal and the rank 
of Captain. 

Perry co-operated with Gen. Harrison in his operation at Detroit and at the 
battle of the Thames, Oct. '^, 1813, and in the follow^ing year w^as employed 
upon the Potomac in the defence of Baltimore. He commanded the "Java" 
in Decatur's Squadron in the Mediterranean in 1815, and was sent to the 
Spanish Main in command of a squadron, June, 1819, ascended the Orinoco to 
Angostura in July, was seized with yellow^ fever and died at Port Spain, on the 
Island of Trinidad the day of his arrival there, Aug. 23, 1819. His remains 
were removed to Newport in a ship of war, by order of Congress, and buried 
in the cemetery of that city, Dec. 4, 1826, where an imposing obelisk w^as 
erected by the State of Rhode Island. In Sept. I860, a marble statue of Com 
Perry was erected at Cleveland, O., and on Sept. 10, 1885, a fine bronze statue 
was unveiled at Newport, R. 1. 



OLIVER HAZARD PERRY, a descendant of Freeman and 
Marcy (Hazard) Perry, who settled in Rhode Island in 1 740, 
and a son of Christopher Raymond Perry, b. Dec. 4, 1 769, a 
descendant in early connection whom intermarried with the 
Clark family about 1801, which in tradition is well preserved. 



CHRISTOPHER RAYMOND PERRY, father of Com. Oliver 
H. Perry, was b. Dec. 4, 1 760, and was a son of Freeman R, 
and Mercy (Hazard) Perry, who was a daughter of Oliver 
Hazard. 



FREEMAN PERRY was a son of Benjamin and Susannah 




COM. OLIVER HAZARD PERRY 
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(Barber) Perry. Freeman Perry was b. Jan. 1 733, d. Oct. 15, 
1813, living one month and 15 days after his grandson won the 
victory of Lake Erie. 

The inscriptions on Perry's monument are as follows : 

East Side---01iver Hazard Perry, at the age of 27 years, he achieved the 
victory of Lake Erie, Sept. 10, 1813, 

North Side--. Born in South Kingston, R. I., Aug. 23, 1785, d. at Port Spain, 
Trinidad, Aug. 23, 1819, aged 34 years. 

West Side---His remains vk'ere conveyed to his native land in a ship of v/ar 
according to a resolution ot Congress, and w^ere here interred, Dec. 4, 1826. 

South Side---Erected by the State of Rhode Island. 




72 GENEALOGY OF 



A-NCIENT CLA.I^TvE HISTOID Y 

FROM PROVIDENCE, R. I. 



PART SECOND 



John I, buried in England, 1559. 
John, Jr.. 2. b. 1541. d. 1598. 



THOMAS' CLARKE (John , John'), of Westhorpe, Suffolk Co. 
England, was b. 1570, Nov. 1, on All Saints Day, baptized Nov. 
3, and died 1627, July 29, and was buried July 30. He mar- 
ried Rose Herrige (or Keridge), who died 1627, Sept. 19. 

Children : 

Margaret, b. 1600, Feb. I, bp. February 19. 

Carew (the immigrant), b. 1602, Feb. 3, bp. 1602, Feb. 17. 

Thomas (the immigrant), bp. 1605, March 31. 

Mary, bp. 1607, July 17, d. 1648, m. John Peckham of Newport, 

who died 1681 . 
John (the immigrant), b. 1909, Oct. 8. 
William, bp. 1611, Feb. II. 
Joseph (the immigrant), b. 1618, Dec. 9, bp. 1618, Dec. 16, 



JOSEPH' CLARKE (Thomas\ John, John') of Westhorpe, 
Suffolk Co., England. He w^as b. Dec. 9, 1618, and baptized 
Dec. 16 at Westhorpe, and d. June 1, 1 694, at Newport, R. I. 
He married twice, the name of his first wife being unknow^n. 

His second wiie was Margaret , who died at Newport, 

1694. He must have left England about 1637, and settled 
immediately in Rhode Island, for he was admitted an inhabi- 
tant of the island of Aquidneck, at Newport, in 1 638. One 
historian writes the immigrants sailed from Bedfordshire, 
England. 

In 1640 he was present at the General Court of Election, and became a free- 
man on March 17, 1641. In 1644 he w^as made one of the original members 
of the First Baptist Church of Newport, and in 1648 became a member of 
the General Court of Trials. In 1655 he became a freeman of *he colony and 



CLARK FAMILY 73 

acted as Commissioner in 1655, 57-58-59. He was an assistant in 1658, 63-64- 
65, 78, 80, 90. On July 8, 1663, his name appears in the charter granted to 
Rhode Island by King Charles 11. In 1668 he was made a freeman at Wes- 
terly and acted as deputy to the General Assembly 1668-69-71-72, 90. On 
May 18, 1669, his name appears in the list of Westerly inhabitants, and in 
1677 he was a member of the Court of Justices of the Peace to attend to the 
matter of injurious and illegal acting of the Connecticut Colony. In 1679 he, 
with thirty-two others of Westerly, gave the oath of allegiance. In 1680 he, as 
of Newport, was taxed £1 13s. 3d. On September 25, 1685, he and his wife, 
Margaret, as of Newport, R. I., sold Francis Brinley of Newport an 1-154 part 
of Conneticut Island (89 acres), and an 1-154 part of Dutch Island. In 1690 he, 
with others, was empowered to proportion the taxes to the respective towns. 
He appears to have lived some time at Westerly, but to have returned to 
Newport during the later years of his life. The names of Joseph Clarke's 
children are learned by the following memorandum which is appended to 
record of the will of his brother, Thomas Clarke. "The names of the children 
of Joseph Clarke, of the town of New^port, that are living this 19th day of 
Dec, 1674. Joseph Clarke, William Clarke, Mary Clarke, Sarah Clarke, John 
Clarke, Susanna Clarke, Joshua Clarke, Thomas Clarke, Cary Clarke, Elizabeth 
Clarke." The surnames of Mary and Susanna are crossed out as if they had 

already married at date of entry. 

Children : 

Joseph, b. Feb. II. 1642. 

William. 

Mary, d. 1695; m. Tobias Saunders; d. 1695, and had issue; 
John, Edward, Stephen, Benjamin, Susanna. 

Sarah, b. Jan. 29, 1663; m. Oct, 11, 1683, by Caleb Carr. 

Justice, to Thomas Reynolds, son of John Reynolds, of 

Stonington, Conn., and had issue; Joseph, b. June 1, 

1684; Mary.b. Feb. 5, 1704. 
John. 

Susannah. 
Joshua. 
Thomas. 
Carew, 

Elizabeth, m. Rev. William Peckham, son of John and Mary 
(Clarke) Peckham of Newport, b. 1647, and had issue; 
William, b. Aug. 30, 1675. 



WILLIAM' CLARKE (Joseph\ Thomas', John'. John'), of 
Jamestown. R. I., d. Sept. 30, 1683. He m. Hannah Weeden, 
daughter of Wm. Weeden. After his death she married (2d) 
Thomas Peckham and (3d) Joseph Clarke, brother of her first 
husband. She died 1 722. 



74 GENEALOGY OF 

1677, November 22, the land in Boston Neck, North Kings- 
town, formerly belonging to John Paine, containing about 350 
acres, was conveyed to William Clarke ; said land was between 
land of Captain Thomas Willet, deceased, on the south, and 
John Brown on the north (History of Washington County, p. 
390, by Cole), 1679, Aug. 1, William Clarke petitioned the 
assembly concerning several Indians by him and his company 
taken in the time of war, and recites he was " commander of 
one of the sloops in 1876 which was taken from him by the 
government and for which he now asks indemnity." The case 
was referred to the Town Councils of Newport and Ports- 
mouth, R. I. 

By a letter of Roger Williams in the Connecticut archives, 
dated 1675, June 25, it would appear that the naval force "was 
composed of sloops," and that it was sent out nearly a year 
before it appears on the Rhode Island records (Conn. MSS., 
vol. l,p. 200, in R. I. Hist. Soc.) 

1683, Oct. 19. Administration to widow Hannah. Inven- 
tory, 15 head of neat cattle, 60 sheep, 3 horsekind, 10 swine, 
feather bed, silk grass bed, flock bed, iron, pewter, musket, etc. 

Children : 
William, b. 27 May, 1673. 

Thomas. " 15 Feb. 1682, d. 1682; d. 1684. Pec. 17. 
Hannah, " 25 Mch. 1683. 



WILLIAM' CLARKE (William\ Joseph\Thomas\John',John'), 
of Jamestown, Charlestown and Richmond, R. I. He was b. 
27 May, 1673, at Newport, and died 28 Feb, 1 767, at Rich- 
mond. He married 5 April, 1 700, at Newport, Hannah Knight, 
daughter of Jonathan and Hannah Knight, b. 3 May, 1 680, and 
died 1 743. The marriage is recorded both at Newport and 
Charlestown. 

On 18 November, 1701, William Clarke, of Jamestown, sold 
for 140, to Uncle John Weeden, certain land in Jamestown and 
Dutch Island. The deed was signed by William Clarke, Hannah 
Clarke and Hannah Peckham, and was witnessed by Thomas 
Peckham, Phillip Peckham and William Weeden. 



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By deed, dated 1 September, 1731, recorded 9 September, 
1731, he conveyed to son, William Clarke, " a certain tract or 
parcel of land at Westerly of 80 acres," " it being part of my 
homestead farm. " 

By deed, dated 14 March, 1733, he conveyed to his son, 
Jonathan Clark. " 11 acres 52 rods" of land "in Westerly," it 
being "part of the farm that was Zachariah Allen's in the Great 
Neck," recorded 10 Nov. 1733, at Westerly. 

By deed, dated 14 March, 1733, he conveyed to his son, 
Thomas Clarke, 1 4 acres of land at Westerly, recorded I 6 Nov., 
I 733, at Westerly. 

On 6 of March, 1 739, Capt. William Clarke was deputy to 
General Assembly from Charlestown. By deed, dated August, 
1 737, he conveyed to his son, Robert Clarke, husbandman, 50 
acres of the homestead farm, recorded 30 of August, 1737, at 
Westerly. By deed, dated 29 August, 1 737, he conveyed to his 
son, Elisha Clarke, 50 acres, being part of the Homestead Farm, 
bounded on the south by Robert Clarke's land, recorded 30 Aug., 
1737, at Westerly. By deed dated 29 August, 1 737, he con- 
veyed to his son, Caleb Clarke, " w^eaver,,' 50 acres of the 
Homestead Farm, recorded 30 August, 1737, at Westerly. By 
deed, dated 14 March, 1 733, he conveyed to his son, Jonathan 
Clarke, certain land at Westerly, recorded 28 February, 1 758, 
at Charlestow^n. 

These deeds were all in the nature of land portions to his 
several sons as they came of age, the lands conveyed lying in 
Charlestown and Richmond (at that time forming part of Wes- 
terly). He was called " Captain William Clarke," and was 
deputy from Westerly in 1711 and 1 730. 

He left a will, dated 1 769, proved 7 March, 1 770, at Rich- 
mond in which he speaks of himself as "yeoman, of Rich- 
mond," and mentions sons, William, Jr., Jonathan, Thomas, 
Robert, Elisha, Caleb, and daughter, Judith Potter, wife of 
Robert Potter. The will is witnessed by Samuel Clarke, Edward 
Perry and Thomas Potter. Irish, in his History of Richmond, 
states "William Clarke, b. 1670, and d. at Richmond, aged 97 



76 GENEALOGY OF 

years," but this is erroneous. He had issue, all recorded at 
Charlestown. 

Children: 

William, Jr.. b. 26 Aug. 1701. 

Jonathan. " 18 Oct., 1702. 

Hannah, " 8 Sept. 1704, probably died young. 

Thomas, " 13 Mch.. 1706. 

Ruth, " 15 July, 1708, probably died young. 

Robert, " 28 Oct., 1710. admitted freeman of Westerly. Nov., 1737. 

Judith, " 8 Aug.. 1 712. m. 5 Sept. 1731. to Robert Potter, Jr., by 

Rouse Helme, asst. at South Kingstown, and had issue, Robert, b. 

6 Mch., 1732, Martha, b. 15 May. 1736, Hannah, b. 24 August, 

1738, William, b. 5 Jan.. 1742. Judith, b. 16 July, 1745. Rouse, b. 

3 Jan.. 1748, Elizabeth, b. 3 Oct., 1750, Barbara, b. 17 June; 1753, 

Samuel, b. 6 March, 1757. 
Elisha, b. 10 July, 1714. 
Caleb, " 20 " 1716. 



WILLIAM' CLARKE, JR. (William^ William\ Joseph\ 
Thomas'*, John", John ), of Westerly, later of Charlestown, and 
last of Richmond, R. 1. He was born 26 August, 1 70 1 , at 
Newport, and died 28 March, I 786, at Richmond. 

He married 1 Sept., 1731, at South Kingstown, Rebecca 
Wells, daughter of Peter and Ann (Watson) Wells of South 
Kingstown, b. 30 Dec. 1710. Peter Wells, of South Kingstown, 
in his will, dated 1 3 Nov., 1 732, proved I Dec, 1 732, gives his 
daughter, Rebecca Clarke, £8. 

He was Town Clerk of Charlestown from 4 Sept. I 738, to 
Sept., 1747, and deputy 31 August, 1742,28 Aug. 1744,26 
Aug. 1 746. On the 15 Aug., 1 747, he was elected Town Clerk 
of Richmond, and Deputy 6 June, 1 749, and 1 756. On 1 June. 
1776, he gave "a deed to his son, Peter Clarke, recorded at 
Richmond, 29 April, 1 779. He mentions in a deed recorded 
at Richmond his sons, Weeden, James and Joshua. He is in 
the census of 1 774 as of Richmond, with 4 males under 16, 2 
females over and 1 under 16-7. 

Children : 
James, b. 3 Aug., 1732, at Charlestown. 



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Ann. "15 Feb.. 1 734. at Charlestown (twin), m. 13 Mch. 1757, a 
Richmond, Samuel Cross, and had issue. Mary. Hannah. Ruth, 
b. 20 Feb.. 1 763, Dorcas, b. 15 Feb., 1764. Martha, b. 17 Mch.. 
1 767. Anna, Sarah, Rebecca. Susan, Joseph, Samuel. 

Hannah, b. 15 Feb., 1734, at Charlestown (twin), m. 14 Mch. 1750-1. to 
John Tefft. Jr.. by Thomas Kenyon. justice, at Richmond. 

William, b. 19 Feb. 1736, at Charlestown. 

Gideon, " 15 Oct., 1738, at Charlestown. 

Ruth. " 22 Jan., 1742, d. II Mch.. 1833. at Richmond, aged 91 yrs.. 

m. Nicholas Gardiner. 

Peter. b. 18 April, 1745, at Charlestown. 

Rebecca," 13 June, 1748, at Richmond. 

Joshua, " 19 Feb., 1749, at Charleston. 

Weeden, " 16 Jan., 1756, at Richmond. 



JOSHUA^ CLARKE (William\ William", William\ Joseph*. 
Thomas^ John', John), of Richmond, R. I. He was b. 1 749. 
Feb. 19, at Charlestown; d. 1 796, July 7, at Richmond, aged 47 
years, 4 mos.; m. 1 769, Feb. 26, at Richmond, Elizabeth Dodge, 
daughter of Joseph and Mary Dodge, b. 1744, June 19, at 
Charlestown; d. 1826, Jan. 23, aged 81 years, 6 mos., 4 days. 
He received from Jeremiah Worden, of Richmond, a deed of 
Richmond land, dated 1771, Jan. 7; recorded 1771, Jan. 1 6, at 
Richmond, in which he is called " Joshua Clarke, son of Wm. 
Clarke." He left a will dated 1795, Dec. 10, proved 1796, 
Aug. 1; recorded 1813, Sept. 30, at Richmond, in which he 
mentions wife Elizabeth ; sons. Rouse, William. Joseph, Wells. 
Perry, Hazard, Luke and Joshua ; daughters Elizabeth Cross 
and Susanna and Mary Clarke. He is said to have come from 
Block Island to Richmond in 1771. 

Children : 

Rouse. b. 1769. Dec. 7. at Richmond. 

Elizabeth. " 1771. Oct. 17, m. Cross. 

William (twin) b. 1773. April 8, at Richmond. 

Joseph (twin) " 1 773. April 8. at Richmond. 

Joshua. " 1775. Jan. 22. d. 1787, Sept. 19, aged 12 yrs., 8 mos. 

Wells,' " 1777. Feb. 15. 

Susannah, " 1779, Jan. 10. 

Perry. " 1780. Nov. 21. 

Hazard. " 1783. May 20. 



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Luke. " 1785, Aug. 15. 

Mary. " 1787. July 10, d. 1820. June 22, aged 32 yrs.. 6 mos., 

12 days. 
Joshua, b. 1790. June 28. 



JOSHUA' CLARKE (William'), was b. in Charleston. R. 1., Feb. 

19, 1749, d. in Richmond, July 7, 1 796, m. Elizabeth Dodge, 

Feb. 26, I 769, by Peleg Cross at Richmond, R. I., daughter of 

Joseph and Mary Dodge of Charleston, R. I. She was b. June 

19, 1744, d. Jan. 23, 1826, aged 81 yrs., 6 mos. 

He received from Jeremiah Worden a deed of land in Rich- 
mond dated Jan. 7, 1 77 1 , recordnd Jan. 16, 1 77 1 , at Richmond, 
in which he is called "Joshua Clarke, son of Wm. Clarke." He 
left a " will " dated Dec. 10, 1 795, proved Aug. 1 , 1 796, recorded 
Sept. 30, 1813, at Richmond, in which he mentions his wife, 
Elizabeth. He is said to have come from Block Island in 1771. 

Block Island •was joined to Rhode Island in the charter of 1663. This island 
though settled by Massachusetts Puritans, naturally belonged to Rhode Island 
on account of its location. The King saw fit to include it with Rhode Island 
territory, and it never was protested, and no question as to former possession 
arose to dispute the King's diction. Soon after the arrival of the charter at 
the March session. 1664, the General Assembly informed the inhabitants of 
Block Island that they were henceforth under Rhode Island jurisdiction. 

Children : 

Rouse Clark, b. at Richmond, d. Pec. 1769. 

Elizabeth, b. at Richmond, d. Oct. 7, 1771. 

Win d. at birth, a twin to Joseph, b. at Richmond, d. April, 8, 1773. 

Joshua, b. Jan. 22. 1775, d. Sept. 19, 1787. 

Wells, b. Feb. 15, 1777. 

Susannah, " Jan. 10, 1779. 

Perry, " Nov. 21, 1780. 

Hazard. " May 20, 1783, d. Jan. 18. 1855. 

Luke, " Aug. 15, 1785. 

Mary, " July 10, 1787, d. Jun. 22. 1820. 

Joshua, " June 28, 1770. 



HAZARD^ CLARK (Joshua", William'), son of Joshua 
Clark, was b. in Kingston, Wash. Co., R. 1., May 20, 1 783, d. 
Jan. 18, 1855, m. Eunice Clark of the same place, b. Jan. 4, 
1779, d. June 8, 1841. This couple m. in same place, as b. 
in 1801-2. Records have been lost. 



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Hazard Clark when a young man was a sailor a short time 
and went with a ship's crew to the sand banks of New Found- 
land and the straits of Bell isle in pursuit of codfish. In his old 
age he used to recount his adventures in a pleasing manner, 
and w^as a noted and interesting story teller. He w^as a very 
ingenious man, a carpenter, and an expert workman with all 
kinds of tools, a man of sound judgment, a peacemaker in times 
of trouble, and was often appealed to during disputes in the 
neighborhood where he lived. He was a musician and a fine 
singer. He was a large-sized, well-proportioned man, which 
men of to-day pronounce a splendid physique, resembling 
Daniel Webster, w^ith dark eyes and hair, red cheeks and small 
nose and mouth. Nancy resembled him most. 

Children : 
Nancy and twin brother, who died at birth in Berkshire, Mass., b. Jan. 

5, 1803, she c^. 1879 in Oregon. 
Eliza, b. May 20, 1805, d. Jan. 18, 1855 in Hartwick. 
William Perry, b. July 11, 1807. d. Mch. 4. 1894 in Victoria. 111. 
Zeruah Catharine, b. May 10, 1809. d. 1832 in Hudson. 
Job Wilcox, b. July 7, 1812, d. Jan. 24, 1884 in Victoria, 111. 
Lucy, b. Sept 19, 1815. d. 1863 in Worcester, N. Y. 
Maria, b. Mch. 14, 1818, d. April 4, 1860 in Hobart. N. Y. 
Susan Margaret, b. Feb. 13, 1821, d. Sept 30. 1902 in No. Orwell, Pa. 

NANCY' CLARK (Hazard; Joshua', William'), daughter of 
Hazard and Eunice (Clark) Clark, b. in Berkshire, Mass., Jan. 5, 
1803, m. Aaron Smith about 1 820 in Palenville, Greene Co., 
N. Y., d. in 1879 in Oregon. 

When the 5th child. Hazard, was a baby, they left Palenville 
and moved to Worcester, N. Y., where they lived 'till 12 children 
were born, and in the autumn of 1843, they moved to Victoria, 
111., where Phebe, the youngest, was born. Mr. Smith and his 
boys were farmers, and several of them were married and had 
beautiful homes and fine farms near Victoria, 111., where they 
lived 1 7 years, then Mr. Smith and all but two of his children 
sold out and emigrated to Oregon with about 50 families, and 
were six months in crossing the plains to their new home near 
Salem, Oregon. The older ones m. near Victoria, Knox Co., 111. 



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OBITUARY. 

Died, on the 30th of June, at his residence in Jefferson, Marion County, Ore., 
Aaron A. Smith, in the sixty-seventh year of his age. He was born in Duchess 
County, New York, emigrated with his family to Knox County, 111., and in his 
forty-fifth year was converted ; and, with his companion and a number of his 
children, united with the M. E. Church. He came to Oregon in I860; he was 
faithful to the Master; had family worship regularly while crossing the plains, 
and as long as he had strength, during the sickness which ended in death. 
Lingering some months with pulmonary consumption, he bore his afflictions 
with patience, and, in the spirit of a Christian, giving evidence, always, that 
all was right. Five of his children have gone before him to the good world ; 
an aged companion and eight children are left behind to mourn the loss of a 
husband and a father. 

Father Smith was a class leader and steward for years in our church ; a 
father in Israel has gone. " Go thy way till the end be ; for thou shalt rest, 
and stand in thy lot at the end of the days." JOHN F. DENNY. 

Children : 

First child d. at birth. 

Absalom, b. Aug. 3, 1823, m. Sarah Collison, Oct. 21, 1849, d.of drown- 
ing, April 22, in Santiam River in Oregon. 

Margaret, b. Aug. 9, 182"^, m. James Downing, Jan. 23, 1847, d. in 
Western Oregon, Oct. 3, 1882. 

Eunice, b. Mch. 14, 1827, m. L. H. White, d. Mch. 29, 1864. 

Elizabeth, b. Sept. 23, 1829, m. Isaac Bulson, Jan. 29, 1846, d. April I, 

1863 in Kansas. 
Hazard, b. Nov. 30, 1830, m. Leah D. Aldrich, Dec. 31, 1851, d. Aug. 

15, 1891. 
Zeruah Catharine, b. Nov. 1832, m. B. H. VanBuren, May 4, 1851, d. at 

Sublimity, Oregon. 
Moses M. Smith, b. Dec. 21, 1834. m. Mary Evans. Dec. 2 1, 1862, d. 

July 1. 1868. 
Nancy Susan, b. Aug. 23. 1836, m. Perry Powell Sept. 17, 1857. 

Jerusha May, " May 2, 1841, " W. H. Metteer Mch. 1861 in 

Salem, Ore. 
Almira and Almena (twins), b. April 21, 1839, the latter m. James 

Brown. Dec. 25. 1861. 
Almira. b. April 21, 1839, m. C. B. Parker Jan. 15, 1863, d. Jan. 15. 1897. 

in Nebraska, just 34 yrs. from wedding day, 
Phebe Ann, b. Mch. 14. 1844. 



EUNICE' SMITH (Nancy\ Hazard', Joshua. William'), 
daughter of Aaron and Nancy (Clark) Smith, b. in Palenville 



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N. Y., Mch. 14, 1827. d. in Oregon Mch. 29. 1 864. m. Luther 
Henry White, in Victoria, Knox Co., 111.. Mch. 14. 1849, b. Feb. 
14. 1823, in Vermont. He was by occ. a millwright in Ontario, 
Ore. 

Children: 
Luther C. White, b. April 19, 1850, d. Jan. 17, 1876. 
Sarah Eunice. " Dec. 8, 1851, " Jan. 18, 1855. 

Sarah Alphrona. '* Feb. 27, 1856. 
William Henry, " July 2, 1858. 
Victoria Elizabeth, " Jan. 3, 1861. 



SARAH ALPHRONA' WHITE (Eunice\ Nancy\ Hazard\ 
Joshua . William), daughter of Luther H. and Eunice (Smith) 
White, b. Feb. 27, 1856. in Peoria. 111., m. John Wesley Howell 
in Marion Co. Ore. Oct. 5, 1873, occ. contractor in Monmouth, 
Ore. 

Children : 

Susie Mae Howell, b. July 19, 1875. 
Olivia Beatrice, " Aug. 24. 1877. 

Daniel Boone, " Dec. 25, 1879. 



SUSIE MAE HOWELL (Sarah A^, Eunice\ Nancy'. Hazard', 
Joshua . William'), daughter of John W. and Sarah A. (White) 
Howell, b. July 19, 1875, in Salem, Ore., m. F. J.Stanton, b. Nov. 
10, 1868, in Hutchinson, McLeod Co., Minn., July 28, 1 898, occ. 
school teacher in Malheim City, Ore. 



VICTORIA ELIZABETH WHITE (Eunice\ Nancy\ Haz- 
ard^ Joshua", William'), daughter of Luther H. and Eunice 
(Smith) White, b. Jan. 3, 1861, in Victoria, Knox Co., 111., m. 
Seth W. Allen in Albany. Ore.. Jan. 5, 1876. living now in Mon- 
mouth. Pike Co.. Ore., by occ. a carpenter. 

Children : 
Nancy Etta Allen, b. Jan. 5, 1878. 

Bertha " " Nov. 30. 1880. 

Clarence William Allen, " Feb. 13. 1883. 
Ruby " " Apr. 25, 1886. 

Hattie " " " 12, 1889. 



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NANCY ETTA ALLEN (Victoria E'., Eunice'. Nancy\ Haz- 
ard', Joshua". William'), daughter of Seth W. and Victoria E. 
(White) Allen, b. Jan. 5, 1878. m. Charles Locey. now living in 
Oregon City. 

Children. 

Maude Locey, b. June 22, 1896, in Salem, Ore. 
Merle " " Feb. 4, 1898, " Monmouth, " 



CJTHJRINE SMITH (Nancy\ Hazard\ Joshua\ William'), 
daughter of Aaron and Nancy (Smith) Clark, b. in Worcester. 
Otsego Co., N. Y., m. Benjamin B. VanBuren in Illinois. 

Children: 
Peter and Charles VanBuren. 

The following autobiography and items of history were writ- 
ten by Almira S. Parker upon invitation of her cousin, Mrs. A. 
P. Boardman, in relation to Mrs. Parker's father's family. Aaron 
and Nancy (Clark) Smith. The following is given in part of 
herself, brothers and sisters, aside from them mentioned else- 
where. 

She says: The year in which 1 went with my parents from New York State 
to Victoria, Knox Co., 111., in 1843, was one of wonderful adventures. 1 so 
well remember the bustling preparations to leave, and seeing dear old grand- 
father Clark sit out by a pile of wood with knife and stick in hand, whittling, 
and as Brother Hazard was talking to him of what we were going to do, the 
tears rolled down his cheeks. Mother would say, " Don't say anything about 
our going away when grandfather is around." 1 wondered why this was so, 
and only when I was old enough to understand what separation from loved 
ones meant, could 1 qui^e comprehend the mystery. 1 have a faint recollec- 
tion that he was not there when we left. 



ABSALOM SMITH (Nancy'. Hazard'. Joshua^ William'), eld- 
est son of Aaron and Nancy (Clark) Smith, b. Aug. 3, 1823, m. 
Sarah CoUison (who still lives). He died of drowning in San- 
tiam River in Oregon, on April 22, 1879. Nine children came 
to bless their home, of whom but three are living. 

Mr. Smith at the age of 24 united with the M. E. Church. He 
lived a godly life. He was always found at his post of duty, 



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ever ready to do what his conscience told him was the " Mas- 
ter's" will. For many years he w^as a class leader in the Church, 
and gave largely to its support. The last Sabbath of his life, 
w^hile leading his class, he told them he felt he had not long to 
live, and dwelt at length upon the theme of his preparation and 
w^illingness to respond to the "Master's" call. 



MJRQyJRET SMITH (Nancy', Hazard, Joshua' William') 
daughter of Aaron and Nancy (Clark) Smith, b. Aug. 9, 1825, 
m. James Downing Jan. 23, 1847. They had live children b. 
to them, of whom three are living. She died in Western Ore., 
Oct. 2, 1882. She joined the M. E. Church when a girl at home 
and w^as alw^ays a consistent Christian. 

Her husband was a leader in Church w^ork w^hich w^as a great 
help to her. She was sick nearly two years, and during the last 
few w^eeks of her life she seemed to live in mid realm, between 
the two worlds. She saw in the last hour the tree of life which 
bears twelve manner of fruits. 



ELIZABETH S.MITH (Nancy , Hazard, Joshua'. William'), 
daughter of Aaron and Nancy (Clark) Smith, b. Sept. 3,1829, m. 
Isaac Bulson, Jan. 29, 1846, d. April 1, 1863, in Kansas. They 
had ten children, some died in infancy, four are still living, one 
lives in California, and three in Kansas. 

Elizabeth had one of those even dispositions, who could 
always see something to be thankful for. She was a real Clark 
in looks. She died in full triumph of faith, and said Jerusha had 
come for her, and she passed peacefully away, saying "Glory 
to God. " 

HAZARD' SMITH (Nancy\ Hazard', Joshua, William'), son 
of Aaron and Nancy (Clark) Smith, b. Nov. 30, 1830, m. Leah 
D. Aldrich, Dec. 31, 1851, d. Aug. 15, 1891. They had ten 
children, who all lived to grow up to manhood and woman- 
hood, and a handsomer family never lived. He had heart dis- 
ease many years, and at high noon, Aug. 15, I 89 I , he died. 



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MOSES' SMITH (Nancy\ Hazard', Joshua". William') son of 
Aaron and Nancy (Clark) Smith, b. Dec. 21, 1834, m. Mary 
Evans, Dec. 21, 1862, of Sublimity, Ore., d. July 1, 1868. They 
had one daughter, who grew to womanhood, was married and 
died soon after. He and wife are both dead. 



EUNICE SMITH (Nancy\ Hazard', Joshua', William') daugh- 
ter of Aaron and Nancy (Clark) Smith, b. Mch. 14, 1827, m. 
Luther H. White, Mch. 29, 1864. They had five children, three 
of w^hom are living. 

Mrs. Parker says: Sister Eunice was specially my Guardian Angel when I 
w^as a child. 1 loved her more than the other older sisters for this reason : 
She always dressed me, watched over me at the table, and in after life I clung 
to her like the clinging ivy to the oak. She was a Christian in her girlhood, 
and entered into rest so peacefully, March 29, 1864. 



ZERUAH C. SMITH (Nancy*, Hazard', Joshua', William'), 
daughter of Aaron and Nancy (Clark) Smith, b. Nov. 1832, m. 
Benjamin H. VanBuren, May 4, 1851, d. at Sublimity, Ore. 
They were blessed with three beautiful boys and one girl, two 
are still living. She was a Smith in looks, was in disposition one 
of those congenial souls that every one loved, so gentle and 
even hardly ever out of humor, and often ere you w^as " one to 
the rackat." She had forgotten it all, and was off singing. Dur- 
ing her last sickness she was able to consecrate her children to 
the Lord and say, " All is v/ell." She was converted when I 8 
years old, and ever lived a life of faith. 



NA^CY S\ SMITH (Nancy\ Hazard', Joshua', William',, 
daughter of Aaron and Nancy (Clark) Smith, b. Aug. 23, 1836, 
m. Perry Powell, Sept. 15, 1857, d. July 1, 1868. They had five 
children: Arthur, Ella and Almira are m. and live in Oregon. 
Perry and Nancy d. in childhood. Sister Nancy was one of 
those sw^eet girls w^hom every one loved. She became con- 
verted w^hile at home before she w^as m. and always lived a 
Christian life. 



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AL^E^A' SMITH (Nanc/, Hazard^ Joshua'^ William'), 
daughter of Aaron and Nancy (Clark) Smith (a twin sister of 
Almira) b. April 21, 1839, m. James Brown, Dec. 25, 1861, in 
Salem, Ore. 

What can 1 say of my own twin sister ? 1 cannot do the justice ! She who 
grew by my side, whose heart beat as my heart, whose smiles were my 
pleasures, whose joys I always shared, whose sorrow^s 1 always helped to bear. 
She was converted in 1851. Her married life, though brief, was most happy. 
The morning she died she said to us, " Sing and pray." 1 said what shall 1 
sing ? She said, "Sing and Must 1 be to Judgment Brought." 

"And answer in that day 

For every vain and idle thought. 
And every word 1 say." 



JERUSHA MA Y SMITH (Nancy\ Hazard', Joshua", Will- 
iam'), daughter of Aaron A. and Nancy (Clark) Smith, b. May 2, 
1 84 1 , m. W. H. Metteer, March 1 86 1 , in Salem, Ore. They had 
one daughter, who is married and lives in Oregon. 

Sister Jerusha was so pure in all her ways that she always seemed to be 
Christlike, meek and lowly. She was sick nearly one year. I sat up with her 
nearly all night. That morning she died. 1 went into her room, she turned 
her large blue eyes towards me and smiled as she said, "Good morning. 1 
shall go home to-night." I kissed her and said, " O, Jerusha, how can we 
spare you to go ?" " O, do not say so. You ought to be glad to have me go. 
I shall be over all this suffering." It was 20 minutes to 6 o'clock, June 13, 
1863, she passed away. 



PHEBE ANN" SMITH (Nancy\ Hazard', Joshua', William'), 
daughter of Aaron and Sarah (Clark) Smith, b. Mch. 14, 1844. 
m. Almena's husband, James Brown. 

They had born to them four children. Only one is now 
living. When wasting disease attacked her she was sick sev- 
eral months. Mother was with her nearly all the time. When 
the Master called for her he found her ready. She was con- 
verted young, united with the M. E. Church and was always a 
worthy member. 

If St. John should ask the question to-day, " Who are these 
in white robes?" I should say, " My own loved ones. Cant 
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a happier family. Never were children blessed with better 
parents, thank God. I feel I have everything to be thankful 
for. But I have already written at too great a length. I love to 

sing : 

" On Jordan's stormy banks I stand 

And cast a wishful eye 
To Canaan's fair and happy land 

Where all my treasures lie.' 

Pattonsburg, Mo., 
August 30, 1894. 
P. S.— Dear Cousin : You will see I have passed many anni- 
versaries since 1 began to write this at Gara— some memories of 

birth, some of marriage, and some of death. 

MRS. ALMIRA S. PARKER. 

N. B.— Mrs. Parker's autobiography and items of history in 
full were fine, but for reasons thought best, have omitted pub- 
lishing in full on account of its being too lengthy for this work. 

HISTORIAN. 



ALMIRA 5. SMITH (Nancy', Hazard, Joshua', William'), 
daughter of Aaron and Nancy (Clark) Smith, b. April 21, 1839, 
in Worcester, N. Y., m. C. B. Parker, Jan. 15, I 863, at Sublimity, 
Ore. She died Jan 15, 1879, in Nebraska, just 34 years from 
her wedding day. Mr. Parker is proprietor of " Parker Rheu- 
matic Cure, " a scientific treatment. 

Children : 

Almena Helen, b. Jan. 16, 1864. 

Infant daughter," Nov. 8, 1869, d. Nov. 16, 1869. 

In the year 1843 Miss Almira S.Smith with her parents went 
to Victoria, Knox County, 111., remaining there until April 30, 
I860, when they, all but two children, started across the plains 
for Oregon. Two years later Margaret and James Downing, 
Nancy and Perry Powell and Mr. Parker, a nephew of her 
sister, Nancy's husband, whom she had previously met, crossed 
the plains for the State of Oregon, and they were married as 
above stated. In January, 1 873, they located in Lincoln, Neb. 
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was to organize a temperance band of children. She was con- 
nected w^ith the " Woman's and Pastors' Christian Union,' 
organized the " Home for the Friendless, " and was its President 
for eight years. She was instrumental in procuring from the 
Legislature a State appropriation of $5,000 to build a " Home for 
the Friendless " for the State of Nebraska, it being the first 
institution of the kind in the State. She was a philanthropist 
w^ell-known throughout the West. 

OBITUARY. 

Mrs. Almira S. Parker, well-known throughout the entire State of Nebraska, 
and indirectly in the adjoining States, as a philanthropist and the author of 
several important bills that passed the Legislature in that State, died at her 
residence, 1326 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., January 15, 1897, after several 
months of intense suffering. She was brought to this city several months ago 
by her husband, C. B. Parker, to be treated for poisoning of the lymphatic 
glands of the system, but despite medical aid, she continued to grow w^orse 
until her death. 

A remarkable coincidence in her death was the fact, according to her hus- 
band, that just thirty-four years ago, the exact hour, that she was being w^rap- 
ped in her burial robe, she had donned her bridal gow^n. 

She leaves, besides her husband, a married daughter, Mrs. George E. 
McDonald, of Lincoln, Neb., and an adopted son, Willie, aged I 1 years. 

Mrs. Parker was 57 years old, and was born in New York. She was of old 
Putitanic ancestry. Her mother, Mrs. Nancy Smith, was a cousin of Commo- 
dore Oliver Hazzard Perry of Lake Erie fame, author of the words, now 
historic, " We have met the enemy and they are ours." 

Mrs. Parker's girlhood was spent at Victoria, Knox County, HI., her parents 
having moved to this place in 1843. She was an active member of the Meth- 
odist Episcopal Church, with which she united at the early age of thirteen 
years, having been converted at a camp meeting in Illinois. 

In 1860 with her parents she removed to Oregon, where, three years later, 
she was united in marriage with Mr. C. B. Parker. Twenty-four years ago 
she removed with her husband, to Lincoln Nebraska, where she became a 
leader in all philanthropic work. In 1874 she was prominent in the organiza- 
tion of the famous crusade, which was waged against the saloons from Feb- 
ruary to the following June. During this crusade the number of saloons in 
Lincoln was reduced from 26 to II, and a public sentiment against the drink 
habit created which lives to this day. 

Mrs. Parker published a history of the crusade, showing the noble spirit of 

these devoted women. The W. C. T. U., the natural outgrowth of the crusade, 

was her next work, and of this organization she was President for a number 

of years. She then directed her attention to the jails and prisons, organizing 

Bible classes and Sunday School work, and providing moral literature for the 



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use of the prisoners. She carried on this work unaided for ten or twelve 
years when she interested the ladies of the W. C. T. U. and induced 
them to adopt it as one of their departments of work, and now it stands a 
popular work to her memory. Her personal work in the jails brought to her 
attention the need of a matron in each to care for the women temporarily 
confined there, and she introduced and secured the passage of a bill providing 
for a matron in each jail in cities over 5,000 inhabitants in the State. This bill 
also requires that the matron shall see that all the women confined in the jail 
take daily baths, and after having been confined three days, if necessary, the 
city is required to furnish the inmate with new and clean clothing. The 
matron is also required to give her personal attention to the arrested girls and 
women when they are called for trial. 

She then began a crusade against the house of ill-fame. After traveling 
over the state lecturing and organizing women to aid her in creating the society 
now known as the Home for the Friendless Society, she had a bill drafted 
and presented to the Legislature asking for an appropriation of $5,000 for the 
erection of a building to be known as the Home for the Friendless, which, 
through her personal efforts was passed and an appropriation of $5,000, for 
the building of the Home made. Thus came into existence what is now one 
of the State's most popular institutions. 

Three years ago her health being somewhat impaired, she moved with her 
husband to Albany, Mo. A year later to Chillicothe. The past Summer was 
spent at Excelsior Springs, her health gradually failing, in November the family 
moved to Kansas City. 

The remains were taken to Lincoln, Neb., for interment and from the 17th 
to the 20th lay in state at the residence of Judge C. M. Parker, brother of the 
bereaved husband. The funeral services occurred from St. Paul's M. E. 
Church, so long her place of worship. Rev. H. T. Davis, a friend of the 
deceased for twenty-four years past, conducted the services, taking for his text 
Revelations, 14th chapter and 13th verse, and briefly reviewed the life work 
of the deceased. Mrs. Kate B. Cheney, also an intimate friend of Mrs. Parker 
for years, sang with wonderful sweetness and feeling, " The Home of the Soul." 

Mrs. Parker's sufferings were intense during her entire illness, but she was 
ever patient and hopeful. Her last conscious moments were spent in singing. 
" Walking and talking with my dear Savior, walking and talking with Him 
to-day, oh 1 rejoice in this great salvation, walking with him to-day." Her last 
words were, " Oh the light, the peace, the joy, the glory in the palace of my 
Savior! Oh my blessed Lord, oh my dear Savior!" 

How fitting a close for such a life. The floral offerings from friends and 
various societies were many and beautitul. The remains were placed in the 
vault in Wyuka Cemetery to await spring with its flowers when the final 
interment will occur. 



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Hazard and Eunice (Clark) Clark, b. May 20, 1805, d. Jan. 18. 
1855, in Hartwick, Otsego, Co., N. Y., m. Reed Smith, a cousin 
of Aaron Smith, when about 1 8 yrs. of age. She was an expert 
spinner, weaver, etc., a tailoress. 

He was engaged in rolling leather at a tannery in Prattsville, Greene Co., N. 
Y., and was a man of great strength in his arms, as leather was rolled by hand 
in those days. He used to walk from Prattsville to Hartwick, a distance of 30 
miles, in one day. He walked, by mistake, through a doorway which led into 
the cellar and fell to the bottom. He died not very long after receiving this 
fall, and it was thought by his friends, from injuries received at that time, as 
he acted strangely afterward, and was found by the roadside dead. 

Eliza Clark was prostrated by an attack of measles which failed to reach the 
surface of the skin and started a cough that finally led to consumption and 
caused her death, her tw^o daughters caring for her by night and day until the 
end came. She was happy in a Savior's love, and died in full assurance of a 
home in heaven. She was buried in Mt. Vision Cemetery, N. Y. 

Child: 

Mary A., b. about 1826, d. 1859. 

She was for many years a very successful school teacher in Mt. Vision and 
Hartwick, Otsego County, N. Y. The man whom she expected to marry was 
taken ill and died near the time of his expected wedding and she attended 
his funeral. She lived for the good of others, and died a few years after her 
mother from the same disease, and was buried in Mt. Vision Cemetery near 
her mother. 

While caring for her mother one day she saw while sleeping three faces or 
portraits side by side in the sky. Not long after her mother, grandfather and 
a second cousin, one of Nancy's descendants, all passed on to the better land, 
January 18, 1855, which seemed to be a fulfillment of her vision. Blessed 
w^oman, how 1 love and revere her memory. 



HARRIET SMITH (Eliza^ Hazard^ Joshua\ William'), 
daughter of Reed and Eliza (Clark) Smith, b. about 1828. m. 
Leander Head in Hartwick, N. Y., where she d. about 1892. 

Robert Smith, b. 1835, d. about time of great fire in Chicago, 
where he was living at that time. Friends heard nothing from 
him after that. 

Charles, b. 1 840, d. in hospital at Rochester during Civil War. 

Adelbert E.. b. Mch 20. 1844. d. in Sharpsburg hospital, Va., 
during Civil War. of chronic diarrhoea. At his mother's death 



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he went to live with his aunt, Susan Wilber, who cared for him 
tenderly several years. 



WILLIAM PERRV CLARK (Hazard\ Joshua^ William'), 
eldest son of Hazard and Eunice (Clark), b. in Berkshire, Mass., 
June 1 1, 1807, m. Diana Sowles, daughter of David and Lois 
(Davis) Sowles of Worcester, Otsego Co., N. Y., Feb. 3, 1832. 
His wife died in Victoria, 111., Aug. 4, 1879. He died in same 
place, March 4, 1 894. Six children were b. in town of Wor- 
cester, N. Y. 

Children : 
Eunice, b. Jan. II, 1834. d. July 15. 1874. 
William P.. Jr., b. about 1837, lived 10 days. 
Mary Ann, b. 1840. lived 13 mos.. d. of consumption. 
Susan, b. May 20, 1842. 

Paul. " June 5, 1845, d. May 21, 1865, of fever. 
Frances L.. b. Jan. 16. 1852. 

William P. Clark was a large man with an unusually large 
head, a strong nose, a small mouth and sparkling blue eyes. 
When quite a young boy he began to carry two tin trunks filled 
with Yankee notions, and soon after used a tin peddler's cart. 
After his marriage he became a successful farmer, raising large 
crops of hops, and was a dealer in cattle and sheep, often driv- 
ing large droves to Albany, Boston and New York before the 
cars w^ere used to carry them. His son, Paul, was a very useful 
and active assistant during the years w^hen his father was dealing 
in stock, and nearly always accompanied him as soon as he was 
old enough. Mr. Clark was an excellent talker and story teller 
like his father. When young, he attended school thirty days, 
and then had to earn money to help care for the younger 
brothers and sisters. At his home after marriage one always 
found the best newspapers, and at his death a dictionary well 
worn, dated 1828, w^as found that had been a companion to his 
much read, and w^ell learned Bible. About tw^enty-four years 
before his death he removed from New York State to Victoria, 
111., with his wife and youngest daughter, Frances L. Here he 
was a busy man, occasionally dealing in stock until the decease 
of his wife. He was a firm believer in the Christ principle as 



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taught by his pastor, Rev. Samuel Bruce of South Worcester, N. 
Y. He was an exhorter, and with his pastor's help, many were 
influenced to turn from evil v^ays and live useful and happy 
lives. He visited his daughter, Frances, March 3d, and remarked 
he had come to visit her the last time. He was stricken with 
death then, and said he did not know^ as he w^ould recover, but 
just as soon, not repeating the words, joyfully, "Yea, though I 
w^alk thro' the valley, " etc., and seemed happy and ready to go, 
visiting w^ith his niece, Mrs. A. P. Boardman, who had just arrived 
from the East. He was with her when she entered the marriage 
state ; she w^as with him w^hen he entered the heavenly state at 
2:30 P. M., March 4th, 1894. It was 39 years since his niece 
had stood by his father's death bed. He was the oldest at his 
death of any of his family, being nearly 87, and had worked in 
his garden the summer before. Never used strong tea or coffee, 
no liquor or tobacco. 

OBITUARY. 
Died March 4, at the home of Alexander Sornborger, near Victoria., 111., 
William P. Claik, Sr., in the 87th year of his age. Mr. Clark was born in 
Berkshire, Mass., in 1807. He married Diana Soles February 3, 1852, in Wor- 
cester, N. Y. Six children were born to them, two of whom survive him, 
Mrs. Alexander Sornborger and Mrs. N. B. Ives of this place. His wife pre- 
ceded him to the better land August 4, 1879. Eight grandchildren remain, 
among whom are Wellington Ives of Worcester. N, Y., and Prof. William J. 
Ives of Oscaloora Business College, Iowa. Mrs. Briton Wilbur of North Orwell, 
Pa, is his only surviving sister. He left friends and neighbors a rich inheri- 
tance of a noble life, which they will cherish in loving remembrance. 



Died May 21. 1865. in South Worcester. Paul, only son of William P. Clark 
aged 20 years. II months and 13 days. In this dispensation of Divine Provi- 
dence. "Who doeth all things well," parents, relatives and the community 
have suffered an irreparable loss. In childhood and early youth he was 
admired by all who knew him for his many excellent qualities so fully devel- 
oped for one of his years, and as he grew up those good qualities never 
forsook him. but were ripening and maturing him for future usefulness. We 
loved Paul, and always prized his society, for he was so sociable, so kind, so 
obliging and so good. During an absence last year in the State of Illinois, he 
contracted a fever, coupled with chronic difficulties previously incurred, which, 
we are informed, were the cause of his untimely end. His sufferings for sev- 
eral months before his death were very severe, which he bore with fortitude 
and Christian resignation. 



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EUNICE' CLARK (William P.. Hazard', Joshua\ William'), 
eldest daughter of William P. and Diana (Sowles) Clark, b. in 
Worcester, Otsego Co., N. Y.. Jan. I I, 1834, m. Robert J. Wilber 
of South Worcester, N. Y., 1849. He was b. Oct. 16, 1831. 
She d. July 15, 1874. 

Child. 
Demetrius Briton, b. 1850, d. 1869. 

Eunice (Clark) Wilber m. for her second husband Philemon 
Ives of Worcester, N. Y., Jan. 4, 1 864, b. in Worcester, Dec. 

12, 1838. 

OBITUARY. 

Died at the house of Philemon Ives, in Worcester, in 1869, of typhoid fever, 
Demetrius B., only son of Robert Wilber, deceased, and son of Mrs. Philemon 
Ives, aged 18 years, 10 mos. and 5 days. 



Died at South Worcester, July 15, 1874, Eunice, wife of Philemon Ives, and 
daughter of William P. Clark, aged 40 years, 6 mos. and 4 days. 

The subject of the above notice was born at South Worcester, March 13, 
1834. She was religiously educated and at an early age sought and found an 
interest in her Savior, and became a member of the Lutheran Church, of 
which she remained a faithful member until her her death. She was an active 
worker in the Sabbath School, her chief aim being to train the youthful mind 
in the path of virtue and holiness. Her father, mother and two sisters still 
survive her ; these and a devoted husband and one son, together with many 
other friends, mourn her loss. Ah, iiow sad will be the hearts of those aged 
parents when the intelligence reaches them in their Western home, that Eunice 
has gone never more to return until the morning of the resurrection ! But 
Jesus will soothe their vsrounded hearts and comfort them as in days gone by. 
The deceased sister was a lady respected by all who knew her. She was a 
legible Christian---one on whom you could alwavs depend. She was an honor 
to the society, a blessing to the Church, and a comfort to her family. The loss 
sustained is a common loss, the community has lost an honest member, the 
Church a faithful worker, her husband a devoted wife. But we all feel to 
rejoice that she was permitted to come to the grave like a shock of corn, fully 
ripe, and has passed through the pearly gates rejoicing in a Savior's love. Her 
funeral was attended by a large concourse of people who were addressed 
very appropriately by the Rev. S. Bruce, from Paul's 2d letter to Timothy, 4th 
Chapter, 7th and 8th verses, after which her remains were deposited in the 
South Worcester Cemetery, there to await the final resurrection of the just. 

Child. 
Wellingion D. Ives, b. July 20, 1866, in Worcester, N. Y. 




MR. and MRS. ALEXANDER SORNBERGER (page 93) 



CLARK FAMILY 93 

WELLINGTON D^ IVES (Eunice , William P., Hazard^ 
Joshua", William'), son of Philemon and Eunice (Clark) Ives, 
b. in Worcester, N. Y., July 20, I 866, m. Cora Bell McKown in 
Maryland, N. Y.. Aug. 5. 1897, b in same place Jan. 29, 1865. 

Children : 

Helen Marie, b. Mrch. 2, 1901. 

Irwin McKown, " Jun. 14, 1902. 

Kenneth Wellington " May 21. 1904. 

Wellington D. Ives received a common school education in Worcester and 
graduated from Delaware Literary Institute, Franklin, N. Y., in 1896, while 
employed as professor of natural sciences and mathematics in the same insti- 
tution. Taught school ten years and earned by private study the highest grade 
of license granted in New York State---a State certificate issued by *he State 
Superintendent of Public Instruction, entitling him to the rank of teacher for 
life without further examination. Appointed assistant bookkeeper in the depart- 
ment of Excise, Albany, N. Y., in 1896, at a saliry of $1,000 per annum, as the 
result of a competitive civil service examination promoted as the result of a 
further competitive examination to chief clerk in the department of the State 
Board of Charities, Albany, N. Y., in 1897, in which capacity he is still 
employed at a salary of SI.'^OO per annum. 

FRANCES L. CLARK (William P. Hazard',Joshua, William') 
daughter of William P. and Diana (Sowles) Clark, b. Jan 1 6, 
1852 in Worcester, N. Y., m. Alexander Sornberger in Oneida, 
111., Oct. 23, 1872. He was b. in Victoria. 111., Mch. 7, 1850, d. 
Dec. 30, 1901, in same place. 

Children: 

Lillian. b. Jan. 4, 1876. 

Susie May, " Sep. 15, 1879. 

Alex. Sornberger was named after an uncle who moved from Worcester, 
Otsego, Co., N. Y.. to the vicinity of Victoria, 111., when the country was new. 
He was a son of Anson Sornbeiger and tenderly cared for his father during 
the last few months of his illness. During his married life he was occupied 
in farming, raising corn and stock on quite an extensive scale. In the spring 
of 1901 he finished paying for two fine farms, purchased a new piano for his 
daughter, and she, with his wife, visited their many relatives in Otsego Co.. 
N. Y., and in North Orwell. Pa., and attended the Pan American fair at Buffalo. 
Upon their return home he visited his daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. 
Arthur Shade, living in Salida. Colo., and spent the autumn in that beautiful 
country viewing the wonderful works which nature has there scattered broad- 
cast with a lavish hand. Soon after his return home while caring for his stock 



94 GENEALOGY OF 

he was exposed to a severe wind and storm which chilled his vitals and 
sov^ed the seeds of disease and death, from w^hich no help was found that 
could save him. He was taken ill with pneumonia December 13, and passed 
to his rest upon the 30th of the same month, 1901. He w^as a kind and oblig- 
ing neighbor, a great worker in the Sunday School, a loving and affectionate 
husband and father, and as a citizen will be greatly missed in his own commu- 
nity as well as the saddened home in which he was always the light and joy 
and source of happiness. 

OBITUARY. 

Alexander Sornberger, son of Ansen and Catherine Sornberger, was born in 
Victoria township March 7, 1850, died at his home west of Victoria, December 
30, 1901, aged 5! years, 9 months and 23 days. 

When he was three v^reeks old his parents moved to Copley township to the 
home where he had ever resided with the exception of two and a half years. 
In 1872 Mr. Sornberger v*ras united in marriage with Miss Frances L. Clark 
and to them were born two daughters, Susie M. of Victoria, and Lillian A. 
Shade of Salida, Colo., w^ho, v^rith her husband and daughter, were present 
during the last sickness. Mr. Sornberger united with the Congregational 
Church in March, 1879, of which he was a faithful and consistent member. 
There survives him his wife, tv/o daughters, one granddaughter, one sister and 
three brothers. The funeral services which were held in the Congregational 
Church w^ere conducted by Rev. William H. Stubbins. His subject was, "Our 
Long Home," text from Ecc. 12, and part of the 5th verse, " Because man 
goeth to his long home." Interment in the Victoria Cemetery. 



LILLIAN SORNBERGER (Francis L\, William p. Hazard'. 
Joshua , William), daughter of Alexander and Frances L. (Clark) 
Sornberger, b. Jan. 4, 1876, in Victoria, 111., m. Arthur W. Shade 
Oct. 1895, in same place. Profession, a detist. 

Child: 
Marion Winifred, b. Feb. I. 1896, in Altoona. 111. 

Arthur Shade was a dentist by trade, but a few years after 
marriage became an employee on the Denver & Rio Grande 
Railroad, and moved to Salida, Colo. He was caught under an 
engine during a heavy snow fall, and laid four hours in a perilous 
position, where one leg was scalded and required months of 
careful nursing at the Railroad Hospital to save his life. He 
with his family arrived from the West in time to be w^ith his 
loved father-in-law, Alex. Sornberger, during his last illness. 
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home he returned to his post of duty at SaHda, a city noted for 
its high ahitude and healthfulness of climate. 



ZERUyJH CATHARINE' CLARK (Hazard\ Joshua'. Will- 
iam'), daughter of Hazard and Eunice (Clark) Clark, b. May 10, 
1809, d. in Hudson, N. Y., Jan. 10, 1832, m. Charles Simmons 
of Hudson, N. Y., 1831. She was an assistant at the Livingston 
Manor House before her marriage. 

Mr. Simmons was a merchant, like his father, and was a very 
devoted and loving husband. She w^as a very beautiful, black- 
eyed, red-cheeked w^oman and the picture of health at the time 
of her marriage. She caught a severe cold w^hich settled upon 
her lungs and finally developed consumption, from which she 
died about a year after her marriage. 

Mr. Simmons writes to her dear parents under date of June II, 1832, the 
next day after her decease, in which be says : I sit down w^ith a sorrow^ful 
heart to write you a few lines to let you know your dear daughter is no more. 
Her spirit has taken its flight and gone to Jesus. Yes, my dear friends, Catha- 
rine died a Christian. She prayed for you, father, with her last breath, that 
you might seek Jesus before it is too late, likewise for you, mother, and for 
you, my dear brothers and sisters that you might all meet her in heaven. She 
was stricken with death yesterday about half past four and breathed her last 
a few minutes before six. She had her senses to the last moment. She took 
me by the hand while sitting by her and said, " Charles, 1 am almost gone, but 
don't weep for me, for 1 am happy. 1 shall soon be in the arms of Jesus, but 
tell my friends 1 have gone to glory." She left this world without a groan. 
She took all her friends by the hand and bade them farewell. She is happy. 
She was smiling until her breath left her. My dear friends you have lost a 
daughter and 1 a beloved wife. 



SUSyJN M\ CLARK (William P., Hazard\ Joshua\ Will- 
iam'), daughter of William P. and Diana (Sowles) Clark, b. in 
Worcester, Otsego Co., N. Y.. May 20, 1842. m. Nathaniel B. 
Ives, Jan. 2, 1861, b. Nov. 9, 1883, in same place, son of Joshua 
and Catherine (Wilber) Ives. 

Mr. Ives moved from Worcester, N. Y., to Victoria, Knox Co., 
111., July 4, 1856, where he purchased a farm on which he now 
resides. He has 238 acres of land which he values at $135 an 
acre. Mr. Ives enlisted August 1, 1862, in Company K, 83d 



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Illinois Volunteer Infantry for three years and served two years 
I I months and six days, receiving an honorable discharge at 
the end of the w^ar. He participated in the battle of Fort Don- 
elson and in several skirmishes, and was promoted from private 
to Corporal and fifth Sergeant. On his return from the war, like 
the father of his country, Washington, he returned to his house 
and again resumed the ancient and honorable occupation of 
farming. Politically he is a firm adherent to the principles of 
the Republican party. He has held the office of Town Collector, 
School Director and Trustee. He is connected with the Congre- 
gational Church, being a Deacon of that body. 

Children : 

William J., b. April 2. 1866. 
Ola C. " Aug. 10. 1873. 
N. B.. Jr., " Mch. 20, 1876. 
Ulysses S.. " Sep. 13. 1878. 
Sherman, " July 21, 1885. 

WILLIAM J'. IVES (Susan\ William P., Hazard'. Joshua". 
William'), son of Nathaniel B., and Eunice M. (Clark) Ives, b. 
in Victoria, 111., April 2, 1866, m. Louisa Harris, Dec. 23, 1891. 
He was a graduate and teacher of penmanship in a Business 
College, later a dealer in real estate in Texas. 



OLJJ C. IVES (Susan\ William P., Hazard', Joshua", Will- 
iam'), daughter of Nathaniel B. and Eunice M. (Clark) Ives, b. 
Aug. 10, 1873. m. Frank M. Robinson March 4, 1897, occ. a 

farmer in Texas. 

Children. 

Althea, Ronald, Floyd, Clara. 



NATHANIEL B'. IVES, JR. (Susan\ WilIiam^ Hazard^ Josh- 
ua", William'), son of Nathaniel B. and Eunice (Clark) Ives, b. 
in Victoria, 111., March 20, 1876. m. Minnie D. Watson May 24. 
1899, occ. a farmer in Texas. 

Child. 
Evelyne Ruth. 



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ULYSSES S'\ IVES (Susan\ William P., Hazard^ Joshua^ 
William'), son of Nathaniel B. and Eunice (Clark) Ives, b. Sept. 
13, 1878, m. Mabel Robinson, July 16. 1902, occ. farming near 
Victoria, 111. 

Children: 
Leota Marie b. 
Perry, b. Sept. 24. 1906. 



JOB WILCOX^ CLARK (Hazard\ Joshua\ William'), son of 
Hazard and Eunice (Clark) Clark, b. in Berkshire Mass.. July 7, 
1812, m. Hepsibah Wood July 13. 1834. in Roxbury. N. Y., 
moved to Victoria, 111., Dec. 1855, where he d. Jan. 24, 1884, 
wife d. in same place, Oct, 13, 1886. She was b. in Roxbury, 
N. Y.. 1815. 

Children : 
Charles S.. b. June 4, 1835. in Roxbury, Del. Co., N. Y. 



William Perry, Jr., 
Marion A., 
Judson E., 
Sarah Ella, 
Luman Reed, 



" II. 1839, 

Feb. 14. 1846, ' • 

1848, d. about 1850. 
Dec. 25, 1850. 
May 16, 1848. 

Judson E. fell on a board or shingle w^hich he was drawing 
hitting a nail which penetrated his skull just over the eye. In 
about a week inflammation set in. causing death when about 
two years old. 

Mrs. Job Clark in her old age after the death of her daughter, 
Marion A., became a spirit writing medium and w^rote many 
poems and messages to friends from their departed relatives. 

She writes of 

HER CHILDHOOD HOME 
in Roxbury, N. Y. 

Oh. take me back to childhood days 

When I knew naught of care ; 
Take me to my childhood home 

And kindly leave me there. 

Let me look on my childhood scenes. 

Loved scenes of long ago 
That flash o'er memories v^rritten page 

Like the swift meteors glow. 



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Let me enter my childhood home 
And meet the parent smile, 

There with sister and brother dear. 
Be once again a child. 

Let me wander beside the brook, 
And gather pebbles there. 

To me more precious than rubies. 
Or costly diamonds rare. 

Let me again wade through the brook. 
Or leap from rock to rock. 

And climb again the flowery bank. 
Where fed the bleating flock. 

Let me again gather the shells. 
And cull the flowers so gay. 

And laugh again sweet childhoods laugh 
To see the lambkins play. 

Let me again play on the lawn 
Where the full moonbeams fell. 

The brightness of those fleeting hours. 
None but childhood can tell. 

Oh, let those happy, happy hours. 
My childhood days prolong. 

And again let my soul be charmed 
With the wild birds' sweet song. 

Let me with sister cross the bridge. 
And climb again the hill, 

To cull the tender w^intergreen. 
Where sang the whippoorw^ill. 

Let me again climb on the fence 
And pluck the ^vatercore 

From the branch laden apple tree 
Beyond my father's door. 

Again let me hear the songs 

My father used to sing 
That e'en now like some wonderful dirge. 

To me sad memories bring. 

The memory of long, painful hours. 
And the sad autumn day 

When with my widowed mother 
I wept over his lifeless clay. 



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Since that sad day my raven locks 

Have turned to silver thread. 
And children dear too have been laid 

Beside the so-called dead. 

To me those dear ones are not dead, 

I know that they are near, 
I feel the pressure of their hands, 

Their \vords of love 1 hear. 

The white robed messenger called death, 

I welcome without fear ; 
I know I shall those loved ones meet. 

Beyond pain and sorrow tear. 

CHARLES S\ CLARK (Job^ Hazard', Joshua\ William'), 
eldest son of Job W. and Hepsibah (Wood) Clark, b. in Rox- 
bury, Del. Co., N. Y., June 4. 1 835, m. Almira G. Hedstrom, 
March 21, 1861. She was born Oct. 12, 1 840, in Farmington, 
111. Her father was a Swede minister, her mother a sister of 
Anson Sornberger, formerly from Worcester, Otsego Co., N. Y. 

Charles S. Clark and Almina C. Hedstrom, m. March 21, 
1861. Mrs. Clark d. Nov. 5, 1887, of typhoid fever, just one 
month after her son. 

Children: 

Irwin J., b. Sept, 23, 1862, d. Oct. 5. 1888. 

Mary Lois, " May 19, 1864. 

Charles Delbert. b. Nov. 14. 1866. m. Netlie Doak. of Oneida. 111.. Nov. 5. 1893. 

Jennie Becker. " Sep. 29, 1869. 

John Perry, " Sep. 1 7. 1871 . 

Charles Clark helped his father in the development of Roxbury, Delaware 
County N. Y.. and when but a youth had the cares and labors of a grown 
man in preparing and hauling logs and lumber to and from the many mills 
in that new section, and was never behind in caring for the large farm and 
dairy of 20 cows operated by his father. J. W. Clark. About 1856 his father 
sold his farm and moved to Victoria, Knox County. 111., where he soon found 
use for his 7000 hard earned dollars, as money was in great demand by the 
Scotch, Swedes and former residents of New York State, who had learned 
this was a desirable place in which to live. Money was bringing from 10 to 
20 per cent., land was cheap and by judicious management the original nest 
egg was never destroyed, but thrift, economy, sagacious management and 
untiring industry of his son, Charles, added to the original acres purchased 
until in 1895 I 100 acres were included in his domain. He was also Vice Pres- 
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of the ■worthy poor, and many a man has been helped on the road to pros- 
perity by his purse and kindly advice. When a fire occurred near him he 
generously led out a horse for the unfortunate man. Lately his health failing 
from severe winters, he has w^ith his devoted second wife, spent the winter in 
Colorado. The loss of his secend son and son's wife was a severe blow, but 
he has the tw^o grandsons living with him. 

OBITUARY. 

Almina C. Clark, daughter of Rev. J. J. Hedstrom, was born in Farmington, 
111., Oct. 12, 1840; became a member of the M. E. Church at the age of 14 
years; m. to Charles S. Clark March 21, 1861 ; d. Nov. 5, 1887, aged 47 years 
and 23 days; leaving a husband and 4 children to mourn her loss, two sons 
and two daughters---one son, Irwin J., having passed away one month previ- 
ous to her death. She was a consistent Christian, and during her last illness 
continued to express her unwavering confidence in God, and expressed her 
willingness to abide by any dispensation of Providence. Funeral services were 
conducted by Rev. Weber, pastor of the M. E. Church, Victoria. 



We jusf cannot reconcile ourself to the news of the death of this young man, 
who died at the home of his parents in Victoria. He was one of the brightest 
young men in Knox County, and gave promise of a brilliant career. When 
we see a young man, like Irwin Clark, who takes an interest in public affairs in 
his country's welfare, and in the advancement of his fellow men, who is 
ambitious to make his mark, we feel like giving him all possible encourage- 
ment, for we know what that me ins to a young man. There are so few young 
men, comparatively, who have any ambition above " bread and butter, " or the 
gratification of gross, groveling appetites and passions, that we feel that the 
broad-brained young men cannot be too heartily encouraged. 

Irwin J. Clark, son of Charles S. and Almira Clark, was b. in Victoria, Sept. 
23, 1862, and died after an illness of three weeks, Oct. 5, 1887, being 25 years 
12 days of age. After completing the common school course he prepared for 
college: and during the years 1882-3 and 1883-4 attended Knox College, but 
did not continue to graduation. Hs vsras the possessor of a vigorous, well- 
drilled mind, and gave promise of a life of great usefulness. He had been 
for several years a member of the order of Good Templars, and was an 
earnest, influential worker in the cause of temperance. His moral character 
was without a spot, and though not a member of any church, had expressed 
himself to the writer of this as of positive view^s on the subject of a religious 
life as he understood it, a life of reliance on the providence of God and devo- 
tion to the well-being of his fellovir-creatures. By his death the community is 
bereft of one of its very best young man, o.na with a large sympathetic heart, 
whose very last wrork w^as an attendance upon a sick friend. His parents have 
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home were conducted by the writer; and notw^ithstanding the dread of typhoid 
contagion were quite largely attended. A. W. RYAN. 



WILLIAM PERRY CLARK, JR. (Job W.. Hazard\ Joshua'. 
William'), son of Job W. and Hepsey (Wood) Clark, b. June I 1, 
1840, in Roxbury, Del. Co., N. Y. business farming and stock 
raising. P. O. address Talmage, Otoe Co., Neb., m. Adaline 
Hiner, Feb. 4, 1869. School attended district school. 

William P. Clark, Jr., is a live business man, having inherited 
his father's love for hard farming labor. He was in 1894 the 
ovs^ner of several fine farms near Talmage, Otoe Co., Neb., and 
was the owner of a grain elevator at same place, a dealer in 
grain and cattle, and best of all was a joy and comfort to his 
happy family. 

Children : 

Carrie Augusta, b. June 10, 1870, in Victoria, 111. 
Charles Perry, " Sept. 6, 1872, 
William Bird, " Oct. 31, 1874, 



CARRIE A. CLARK (William P., Jr\, Job W\. Hazard^ 
Joshua , William), daughter of William P., Jr., and Adaline 
(Hiner) Clark, b. June 10, 1870, m. to Perry C Setz, March 12, 
1890, d. Oct. 1, 1891, in Talmage, Neb. 



CHARLES P. CLARK (William P .. Jr., Job W\, Hazard\ 
Joshua", William') son of William P., Jr., and Adaline (Hiner) 
Clark, b. Sept. 6, 1872, m. Mary E. Khoff, Sept. 29, 1897. 

Children: 

John WilHam Dewey, b. Sune 12, 1898. 
Helen May, " April 14, 1900, 



WILLIAM BIRD^ CLARK (William P\, Jr., Job W\, Hazard\ 
Joshua", William) son of William P., Jr., and Adalin (Hiner) 
Clark, b. Oct. 31, 1874, m. Minnie Ferguson, March I. 1899. 

Child. 

Mabel Elizabeth, b. Jan. 25, 1900. 



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William Perry Clark, Jr., was divorced from his wife, Adaline 
Hiner Clark, Nov. 6, 1876, m. to Mary Peterson of Victoria, 111., 
March 12. 1887. 

Children. 

Marion Caroline, b. Feb. 28, 1880, d. Jan. 23, 1881, in Talmage, Neb. 
Ella May. •" Nov. 12. 1882. " 

Mary Louise '• " 1. 1889, " 



ELLJ MAY CLARK (William P., Jr.. Job W\, Hazard'. 
Joshua*, William') daughter of William P., Jr., and Mary (Peters) 
Clark, b. Nov. 12, 1882, in Talmage, Neb., m. to Claude Dema- 
rest. Dec. 14, 1902, of same place. 



MARION Jl\ CLARK (Job W^. Hazard'. Joshua\ William'), 
daughter of Job W. and Hepsey (Wood) Clark, b. near Moores- 
ville. N. Y.. moved west when six years old, b. Feb. 14, 1846, 
m. Charles D. Sornberger, April 12, 1870, b. in Victoria, 111., 
Oct. 26, 1843. She died March 5, 1879, of consumption. 

Children : 
Clifford Ford. b. June 12, 1871. 
Clyde Wilcox. " July 24, 1874. 
Earl Charles, " Aug. 13. 1877, d. Apr. 8. 1878. 

Lines from the spirit wife of Charles D. Sornberger and daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. J. W. Clark, of Victoria, Knox County, 111. Written August 31st, 1879. 

TO CHARLES. 

What a boon to mortals given 

That we can come from earth to heaven. 

1 come to you at tw^ilight, as falls the evening dew^. 

You cannot hear my footsteps, yet love draw^s me to you ; 

1 smooth your dovirny pillow^, w^here rests your weary head. 

And w^hile your eyes are closed in sleep, keep watch around your bed. 

1 cannot stay away from you, my husband, kind and dear, 
I come to heal your v^ounded heart, and w^ipe away the tear 
That oft bedews your manly cheek, as visions of the past 
Arises before your tearful eyes, seeming your hopes to blast. 

It makes me weep, my Charley, dear, as near to earth 1 come. 
And see how sadly 1 am missed within your lonely home; 
I cannot call it yours alone, w^hen 1 so oft am there. 
Trying to cheer your lonely hours and help to banish care. 



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I know my place at table some other one does fill : 
That does not rob me of my thoughts : 1 know you love me still ; 
And, in the silent hours of night, your thoughts still cling to me; 
1 am with you, Charles, my spirit is there---my form you cannot see. 

Your eyes will yet be opened, you will know that I am there; 
To know and feel my presence, is your earnest evening prayer; 
That prayer ascends, with holy love, to where bright angels dwell. 
And, of the joy awaiting you, 1 come to earth and tell. 

There is a home of love beyond the skies---a home for you and me, 

Where purest anthems ever rise, mingling in harmony ; 

With hearts a-tuned to music, sweet. 

Making our home in Heaven complete. MARION. 



CHARLES DELBERP CLARK (Charles S .. Job W., Haz- 
ard'*, Joshua, WilKam'), son of Charles S. and Almira (Hed- 
strom) Clark, b. in Victoria, 111., Nov. 14, 1866, m. Nettie E. Doak 
of Oneida, 111., Oct. 24, 1894, daughter of John and Jane Doak. 
She was born April 1, 1 866, d. April 29. 1901. He d. April 

22, 1899. 

Children : 

First son died at birth. 
Charles Doak, b. Oct. 23, 1897. 
John Stewart, " Dec. 4, 1899. 

OBITUARY. 

Mrs. Nettie E. Clark, daughter of John and Jane Doak, born April I, 1866, 
d. April 29, 1901. Nettie E. Doak was married to C. D. Clark October 24, 
1894. To them were born three sons, tw^o of v^rhom are living---Charles D. 
aged 4 years and John S. aged 2 years. Mrs. Clark has been a widov^ for over 
two years, her husband having died April 22, 1899. 

The funeral services w^ere held in the M. E. Church at 10:30 in the morning. 
The decorations were beautiful and in good taste. The choir sang three 
appropriate hymns very tenderly. Rev. John Rugh preached the sermon from 
a clause of Jeremiah, 15:9---" Her sun is gone down while it is yet day." The 
speaker began by saying he had been the pastor of the deceased for many 
years ; had received her into the John Knox Presbyterian Church, pronounced 
her marriage ceremony, baptised her children and was now present for the 
purpose of preaching her funeral sermon. 

He spoke of death as a dark horror and from which we all shrank, and this 
notwithstanding all that had been said and done to relieve it of its gloom. 
Yet death should not cause us to tremble for Christ conquered death — a 
greater conqueror than Wellington, Napoleon, Grant or Dewey. The sermon 



104 GENEALOGY OF 

was replete with personal reminiscences of the departed and her family circle. 

Interment was in the Victoria Cemetery. The remains w^ere followed by a 
large procession. The grave was lined with white and all that human hands 
and hearts could do to rob the grave of its gloom, was done. After the casket 
was lovs'ered one of the floral pieces, " Gates Ajar," v^ras placed in the grave. 
Rev. Stubbins made a short prayer and Rev. Rist pronounced the benediction. 

It is the universal verdict of the community that Mrs. Nettie Clark lived a 
most beautiful and helpful life. A loving and devoted wife she never recov- 
ered from the shock of her husband's death, which occurred two years ago. 
The loyal wife, the patient mother, the kind neighbor, the true friend has 
gone from us, not in the golden autumn, but in the bloom of mature woman- 
hood she drifted out on that unknown sea that rolls around the world. She 
seems lost on this dark sea, but memories' wings w^ill bring to us olive leaves 
of Paradise. 

MARY LOIS' CLARK (Charles S .. Job W'., Hazard', Joshua'', 
Wilham), daughter of Charles S. and Almira C. (Hedstrom) 
Clark, b. May 19, 1864, m. to Newton Cyrus Robinson, Nov. 5, 
1886, in Victoria, Knox Co., 111. 

Children : 
Glenn, b. Aug. 24, 1897. 

E. Marvine. " " 22, 1889. 
Edith A. " Mch. 17, 1891. 
Eva R., " Jan. 23, 1893. 



CLYDE WILCOX' SORNBERGER (Marion A\, Job W. 
Hazard', Joshua-, William) son of Charles and Marion (Sorn- 
berger) Clark, b. July 24, 1874, in Victoria, Knox Co., 111., m. 
Jessie L. Herrold, July 9, 1896, occ. farming, 

Children. 
Charles Clark, b. Jan. 24, 1897. 
Walter Clyde, " Nov. 1, 1898. d. Mch. 16, 1899. 
Roland H., " Apr. 12, 1900. 

Willard Clifford, '■ Mch. 30, 1903. d. Aug. 19, 1905. 
Marion Genevive, b. July 10, 1906. 



SJRAH ELLA CLARK (Job W\, Hazard', Joshua-, Will- 
iam), youngest daughter of Job W. and Hepsey (Wood) Clark, 
b. Dec. 25, 1850, in Roxbury, N, Y., m. Elmer Charles Powell, 
in Altona, Knox Co., 111., Mch. 29, 1871. He was b. in Spring, 
field, Gallia Co., O., Nov. 1. 1849. 



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Mr. Elmer C. Powell was born in Gallia County, O., Nov. 1st, 1849. His 
education consisted chiefly of the country and village schools of the day, and 
one year spent in Willoughby College near Cleveland, O. 

Mr. Powell was married in March, 1871, to Miss Sarah E. Clark of Victoria, 
111. The union wras blessed v/ith a family of seven children, four boys and 
three girls, two boys and two girls living, 

Mr. Powell began the study of law in 1876, with Homer Gaines of Victoria, 
111., and completed his study with White & Holcomb in Gallipolis, O., and was 
admitted to the bar in September, 1878. 

Mr. Powell moved to Jackson, O., in November, 1878. He at once entered 
politics and was elected State's Attorney in October, 1880, and served two 
terms. In 1892 he was elected Mayor of Jackson, and during his administra- 
tion Jackson was advanced from a village to a city. Since his Mayorality term 
Mr. Powell has strictly applied himself to his profession, and stands in the van 
as a law^yer, and has a very lucrative and grow^ing practice. He has one of 
the finest law libraries in Northern Ohio. 

Mr. Powell occasionally v/rites poetry, and a number of his poems has been 
widely copied throughout the State. As a man Elmer C. Powell is generous, 
truthful, honest and progressive. He is plain spoken, but his conversation 
in argument is void of sting and insult, although he can handle sarcasm to suit 
the emergency. His word is his bond. His promise once made will be surely 
redeemed, or a personal explanation made. He is methodical and painstaking 
in his appearance, in social relations and in his professional duty. It is hardly 
necessary to say how Mr. Powell stands politically. He never hides that, and 
any one who knows him knows that Republicanism is his earth deity. In 
religion Mr. Powell is a consistent Christian and a member of the Presbyterian 
Church. 

He lives nicely in a beautiful home on South street at the the foot of Broad- 
v^^ay, and when invited there it is as he says, " The fullest liberty of his home 
is extended to all. 

Mr. and Mrs. Powell entertainad the Jackson Bar on his fiftieth birthday, 
and one of the city Editors wrote this article. 

Children: 
Osborne Wayne b. in Springfield, O., Dec. 16, 1871, d. in Victoria, Knox 

Co., 111.. Feb. 28, 1873. 
Fred Augustus, b. in Victoria, 111., Aug 30, 1873. 
Maurice Clark, " in Springfield, O., Sept. 14, 1878, d. in Jackson, O., 

Oct. 14. 1879. 
Mabel Marion, b. in Jackson, O., Aug. 20, 1880. 
Mildred Belle, " " Nov. 22, 1882, d. in Jackson, O.. May 

27, 1892. 
Reed McKinley, b. in Jackson, O., April II, 1892. 
Sibyl Marie, " " " 17,1895. 

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106 GENEALOGY OF 

1 892, and afterwards spent a year at the Ohio State University 
in Columbus. He has been traveling throughout different States 
engaged in fancy painting. 

Mabel graduated from Jackson High School in 1898, and 
has since been at home. 



FRED AUGUSTUS' POWELL (Ella', Job W\, Hazard'. 
Joshua', William'), son of Elmer C. and Sarah Ella (Clark) 
Powell, b. Aug. 30, 1873, in Victoria, 111., m. minnie Coredlia 
Clark in 1903, in Muskogee, Ind. T. 

Child. 

Nellie Marie, b. 1904. 

MABEL MJRION POWELL (Ella' Job W., Hazard'. 
Joshua', William'), daughter of Elmer C. and Sarah Ella (Clark) 
Powell, b. Aug. 20, 1800, in Jackson, O., m. Edward D. Althar 
in 1901. 

Children : 
Adrienne Kitty, b. 1902. 
Edward Malcom, " 1904. 



LUMAN REED CLARK (Job W\, Hazard, Joshua , Will- 
iam'), son of Job W. and Hepsey (Wood) Clark, b. May 16, 
1858, in Victoria, 111., m. Matilda R. Cummings of Altona, 111., 
May 23 1884. She was born June 14. 1859. d. March 20. 1894. 
in Kansas. 

Children : 
Arthur Wilcox, b. 1885, d. 1886. 
Nellie Belle. 
Charles. 
John Gilmore. 
Luman Reed, Jr. 



LUCY' CLARK (Hazard , Joshua', William'), daughter of 
Hazard and Eunice (Clark) Clark, b. about 1816, m. James 
Sickler in Worcester, Otsego Co., N. Y., about 1833-4. He was 
b. 1810. She died at Ira Hayner's in Worcester, N. Y. about 
1864. 



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James Sickler was a farmer by occupation and lived many 
years in Laurens, Otsego County, N. Y. His wife, Lucy, was a 
seamstress and a fine tailoress. She had blue eyes and a fair 
complexion, like her mother, Eunice Clark. The iron goose 
she and her sister Eliza used when w^orking at tailor's trade is 
now in possession of Catharine E. Hayner, in w^hose house she 
died about 1864, and was buried in old South Worcester Cem- 
tery, nearly opposite the gate. Lucy was buried by the side of 
Mary, w^ho died of fever a few years before, and about a year 
later her son, James, w^as buried near her. 

Children: 
John G., b. in Worcesser, N. Y., Sept. 13, 1835. 

Catharine E.. " ' Nov. 2, 1836. 

Zeruah Emaline, b. about July 2, 1839. 



Lovina Cornelia, 

James Jr., 

Alice. 

Mary, 

Adelia, 

Earlington J., 



" Apr. 5. 1840. 

1843. 

1845. 
1847, d. of fever about 1861. 
about 1850. 
April 7, 1853. 



Susan. " " 5. 1855-6. 



JOHN GARRISON SICKLER (Lucy\ Hazard', Joshua\ Will- 

iam'), eldest son of James and Lucy (Clark) Sickler, was b. in 

Worcester, N. Y., Sept. 13, 1835, m. Augusta Houghtaling of 

Oneonta, N. Y., Jan. 21, 1855, attended district school, occ. a 

farmer. 

Children: 

Archie J., b. May 12, 1861. 

William H.," Nov. 21, 1862. 

Ida L., •' Dec. 31, 1865. 



IDA L\ SICKLER (John G\, Lucy\ Hazard'. Joshua", Will- 
iam'), daughter of John G. and Augusta (Houghtaling) Sickler, 
b. Dec. 31, 1865, m. a Mr. White, probably of Wilkinsville, near 
Pittsburgh, Pa. One daughter, if living, resides at the above 
place. 



ARCHIE J^ SICKLER (John G\, Lucy\ Hazard\ Joshua'. 
William'), son of John G. and Augusta (Houghtailing) Sickler, 



108 GENEALOGY OF 

b. May 12. 1861, m. Ida M. Alger, in Oneonta, N. Y.. Dec. 22, 
1886. 

Children : 
Myron H.. b. Oct. 2, 1887. 
Bertha C., " Sep. 25. 1889. 
Florence L.. " Jan. 30. 1892. 

Floyd, ' twin to above d. Mch. 

22. 1893. 
Lee A., b. June 12. 1900. 

Mr. Sickler began life for himself when 2 1 years of age with 
a good, sound body, a clear brain and a strong pair of hands. 
At the age of 44 we found him on a fine farm near the Emmons 
station on the State road, a mile above Oneonta, N. Y. He has 
sixty-five head of cattle, including cows, has owned 725 acres 
of land, is a good farmer and lumberman, having used a porta- 
ble saw-mill, and has sawed and sold about 1 ,500,000 feet of 
lumber, and one of the best items to report about him, he has 
a noble wife who is keeping even with him in rearing a fine 
family of children, who are being educated in the Oneonta 
schools. 



WILLIAM H'. SICKLER (John G\, Lucy\ Hazard^ Joshua^ 
William') son of John G. and Augusta (Houghtaling) Sickler, b. 
in Oneonta, N. Y.. Nov. 21. 1862.m. Cora Bridges Mch. 2, 1889. 
She was born in Laurens, N. Y., 1869, daughter of Eli and 
Emma J. (Brown) Bridges. 

Children : 
Hazel, b. Feb. 17. 1890. 
Lynn, " Nov. 10. 1894. 

William H. Sickler was educated at the common schools and 
began to work at the trade of a butcher when but I 6 years of 
age. He spent the larger part of one year in Chicago working 
in Swift & Co.'s large wholesale meat market. The rest of his 
married life has been spent in Oneonta, where he eleven years 
ago bought a lot and built a fine house and buildings suitable 
for his business as a butcher. He has dealt in buying and sell- 
ing poultry and stock of various kinds. His beautiful home is 
located on Normal Hill, back of the Normal School, where his 
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CATHERINE E\ SICKLER (Lucy\ Hazard\ Joshua'. Will- 
iam'), daughter of James and Lucy (Clark) Sickler, b. Nov. 2, 
1836, in Jacksonville, town of Hartwick, Otsego Co., N. Y., m. Ira 
Hayner, in town of Maryland, Otsego Co., N. Y., Oct. 9, I 854. He 
was b. May I 0, I 83 1 , in Grafton, Rensselaer Co.. N. Y., d. Sept. 20, 
1906. 

They lived ten years or more in the same town where they were married. 
He was busily engaged in farming during this time. He sold out and went to 
Victoria, 111., where he stayed a short time and then moved to Ontario, Wayne 
Co., N. Y. Here he purchased a fruit farm where he lived several years. He 
was stricken with blindness in 1895, from which he never recovered. He died 
after a lingering illness of about eight weeks, loved and respected by neigh- 
bors, and tendeily cared for by his loving wife and his adopted daughter, 
Mrs. Anna Taft. He is also survived by eight grandchildren who love and 
revere his memory for the good, honest principles he taught them. 



ANNA E. POTTER (Zerua E\.to Catherine Luc/, Hazard'. 
Joshua', William'), was b. near Milford, N. Y.. April 26, 1889, 
m. Mortimer A. Taft of Oneonta, N. Y., son of Cable and Har- 
riet (Durant) Taft, grandson of Cable and Charlotte Taft and 
Benjamin and Martha Durant. 

Children. 

Catharine H.. b. Nov. 2. 1891. 

Chester M., " Aug. 3, 1893. 

Andrew J.. " Nov. 16. 1896. 

Zeruah E.. " " 14. 1898. 

Jesse W., " May 26. 1900. 

Oneita P., " July 2, 1902. 

Harriet E., " May 4. 1904. 

Adelbert M.. " Oct. I, 1905. 

Mr. Taft was for many years a farmer and when young 
worked for one man, Mr. A. J. Kellogg, nine years in Honey 
Falls. He occupied a fruit farm for several years near Ontario ; 
but is now in the employ of the Rochester & Sodusbay Electric 
R. R. He has a pleasant home about two miles South of 
Ontario. 



ZEURAH E\ SICKLER (Lucy\ Hazard\ Joshua\ William', 
daughter of James and Lucy (Clark) Sickler, b. July 2, 1 839, 



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in Laurens, Otsego Co., N. Y., m. to Leroy Potter of Portland- 
viUe, N. Y.. Dec. 30, 1857. She died May 22. 1864. 

Children : 

Lovina, b. Oct. 27. 1858. 

Isadore. " Feb. 3. 1860. 

Lucy A., " June 1. 1862. d. Feb. 22. 1864. 

Anna E.. " Apr. 26, 1864. 
Her mother died when she was nearly one month old. and 
she went to live with her aunt, Catharine, and uncle, Ira Hayner- 
by whom she was adopted and treated as an own child. They 
were living near Schenevus, N. Y.. then, but after a few years 
they moved to Ontario, Wayne Co., N. Y., where they now reside. 



LOVINA POTTER (Zeruah , Lucy\ Hazard', Joshua\ Will- 
iam ) daughter of LeRoy and Zeruah E. (Sickler) Potter, b. Oct. 

27, 1858, m. a Mr. Deitz. 

a/W.- 
Claude, b. Feb. 28, 1881. 



CORNELIA LOVINA' SICKLER (Lucy\ Hazard'. Joshua\ 
Williamj), daughter of James and Lucy (Clark) Sickler. b. in 
Laurens" N. Y.. April 5. 1840. m. John C. Parslow. 1863, b. in 
Fulton, N. Y., Aug 22, 1836. She died in Victoria. 111., in fall 

of 1871. 

Children: 
George L.. b. at Ontario. N. Y.. Mch. 30. 1864. 

John. Dec. 29. 1866. 

Ida. 1868. 

John was working for mining companies, installing concen- 
trators and mining machinery in Montana & Utah when last 
heard from. 



ELLA MAY' CLJRK (William P., Jr'., Job W\, Hazard', 
Joshua , William'), daughter of William P.. Jr., and Mary (Peter- 
son) Clark, b. Nov. 12, 1882. in Talmage. Neb., m. to Claude 
Demarest Dec. 14. 1902, of same place. 



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GEORGE U. PARSLOW (Lovina\ Lucy\ Hazard^ Josiah^ 
William'), son of John C. and Lovina C. (Sickler) Parslow, b. 
March 30, 1864, at Ontario, Wayne Co., N. Y., m. Minnie Wolfe, 
July 23, 1891. at Great Bend, Kan., daughter of J. F. and Lovina 
Wolfe. She was b. Oct. 7, 1876, at Grocucerine, Germany. 

Children: 

Earl E., b. in Great Bend, Kas.. Oct. 4, 1892. 

Lovina A., " in Elkton. Oklahoma T.. Sept. 29, 1895. 

Dora A., " " " Mch. 16, 1898. 

George W.." " " June 6, 1900. 

Carl A., " in Ashland, Ore., April 26, 1905. 

BIOGRAPHY OF GEORGE L. PARSLOW. 

My parents were married in Ontario, Wayne Co., N. Y., about 
1863, where they resided until about 1871, when they moved 
to Victoria, Knox Co., 111., where mother died scon after of con- 
sumption and was buried there in Victoria Cemetery. (In 1875 
her sister, younger, Susie Gordon, of Central City, Neb., died, 
leaving a young son, and was brought back and buried by her 
side. A neat monument was erected to their memory a short 
time afterwards by John A. Gordon, Susie's husband. The little 
son left motherless died when about eight months old of croup, 
and was buried there.) My father soon after mother's death 
returned to the old home in New York State z.nd soon after I 
was placed with many different families to earn my living. 

This way of living was very disagreeable to me and I acquired 
a roving disposition which led me through forty different States 
and Territories into Canada, British Columbia and Mexico. 
Twenty-three years ago I came west with my father and he 
located at Great Bend, Kas. I stayed there a year and then 
went farther west on the cattle ranches in Arizona and Califor- 
nia. I assisted in laying out the town of Arzura.Cal. I drove 
the last ten-horse gang-plow on the old " Thomas ranch " where 
the beautiful town of Whittier now stands. This is my eighth trip 
to the Pacific coast. On one of my trips east I was married in 
1 89 1 , as before stated. With my wife 1 went back to CaUfornia 
in Nov. 1891. This was during the time of the great financial 
depression. Upon arriving in Los Angeles 1 went to work for a 
mining company at Newhall, and worked till Feb., when they 
closed down to settle title. About that time I received notice of 
an incorporate assessment on my property in Los Angeles of 
$11.50, and no work to be found. I managed to sell property 
valued at $3500 for $100, and went back to Kansas the latter 
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112 GENEALOGY OF 



and then went to the opening of the Cherokee lands for settle- 
ment, lying south of Kansas. We started for Kiowa, Kan., the 
1st of Sept., the opening was set for the 16th. I had to sleep 
in line, and stay night and day before I could register. 

We arrived at the border at I a. m. The salute to start was 
fired at 12 m. Little white puffs of smoke came from the guns 
of the soldiers, from the east to the west, then came the most 
desperate race I ever saw. I believe it greater than any cavalry 
charge. Thousands of horses and riders as far as the eye could 
reach, at least ten deep, were in a mad race for land ! At two 
miles there began to be more room, as some were farther ahead 
than others. I saw a number of riderless horses, and some crip- 
pled men and w^omen ! At night we w^ere twenty-nine miles 
south of the line, and six miles east of where we started over a 
roadless prairie. 

I got to file on my 1 60 acres of land in Nov. at U. S. land 
office in Alva, O. T. I went to my claim in March, dug and 
built a sod house. I made biscuit out of wheat shorts when 
the flour was gone and felt 1 was fortunate in having two sacks 
for horse feed, upon which 1 subsisted with sorghum molasses 
and occasionally a prairie dog for desert. When 1 broke prairie 
I would break three rounds and plant one while my horses ate 
grass. I would often think of my friends up north, and began 
to wish I could see them. 1 had no money, not even a nickel 
in ninety days. My clothes were nearly worn out and I dreaded 
to go home on that account. I would shoot prairie dogs and 
skin them, and sew the green hides on my overalls, and that 
proved a success. About the 20th of June 1 ran out of bread 
stuff. So one day I gathered up a load of buffalo bones and 
started for Kiowa, Kan. 1 realized $7.00 from the load of bones. 
I got something to eat and to wear, and continued my journey 
to Great Bend, Kan. There 1 worked through harvest and then 
bought furniture with which to keep house, and in August my 
w^ife returned w^ith me to the new home of our ow^n ! Then w^e 
were happy! We lived in O. T. ten years before coming to 
Oregon. 

I sold my farm in Elkton, Woods Co., O. T.. in July, 1903, for 
$3,600, and came to Oregon, stopping at Ashland, Jackson Co., 
for a short time. I went to Salem, where I stayed two weeks, 
and then returned to Ashland, where I purchased four acres in 
the city for a fruit farm. Ashland is the most southern city in 
Oregon, having about 5,000 inhabitants, with the State Normal 
School and the High School, the latter costing $30,000. The 
city is located on a tributary of the Rogue River. The eleva- 



CLARK FAMILY 113 



tion is 1 ,900 feet. We have eleven different church denomi- 
nations. Good, pure water comes from the mountains and our 
place is lighted with electric lights. 

The chief industries are mining, lumbering, farming, stock 
raising and fruit growing. I am raising fruit and berry plants, 
such as Phenominal Raspberries, Mammoth B. B., etc., etc. Four 
of my children are attending the High School, five blocks distant. 

In the w^inter during the rainy season I am employed in a 
large store for new and second-hand furniture and stoves. I 
am in the stove department. 

The first settlers w^ere here in the latter part of the 50's. 

My place is at No. 20 Chestnut street, 

Dec. 10, 1906. Ashland, Oregon. 



IDA PjiRSLOW, b. in Ontario, Wayne Co., N. Y., Sept. 21, 
1869, m. Columbus C. Callihan, Jan. 10. 1887, in Winfield, 
Couley Co., Kan. He w^as born in Tarlton, Pickaw^ay Co., O., 
Oct. 17, 1857. 

Children : 
Lionel C, b. in Winfield, Kan., June 6. 1888. 
Thomas P., " " " July 20. U^O. 

Karl B., " " " Mch.28. 1892. 

Irma L., " " " Nov. 30. 2693. 

Mr. Callihan is by occupation a carpenter, and was living in 
Spokane. Wash., w^hen last heard from. 



ADELIA SICKLER (Lucy\ Hazard^ Joshua^ William') 
daughter of James and Lucy (Clark) Sickler, b. 1850 in Laurens, 
Otsego Co., N. Y., m. Charles New^comb, about 1 866. He was 
b. in Brunswick, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Aug. 1, 1848, son of 
Derrick New^comb. 

Mr. Newcomb was a farmer and lived upon South Hill, where 
his family w^as raised. His w^ife died Aug. 29, 1 878, aged nearly 
28 years, and was buried in South Worcester Cemetery, N. Y. 
Mr. Newcomb died about Oct. 3, 1901. Upon the outbreak of 
the Civil War he enlisted and served four years in the N. Y. State 
Vol., 1 5th Reg., Co. A. Chas. New^combs father was Derrick New^- 
comb. 

Children : 
Charles. William, Ellen, Mary. 



114 GENEALOGY OF 

CHARLES y. NEWCOMB (Adelia\ Lucy\ Hazard\ Joshua^ 
William'), son of .Charles and Adelia (Sickler) Newcomb, b. in 
Maryland, N. Y., 1872, m. Carrie Foot. They reside at Griffin 
Corners, Del. Co., N. Y. She was b. in Walton, N. Y. 

Children : 
Claude, Harry. 



WILLIAM' NEWCOMB (Adelia\ Lucy\ Hazard", Joshua". 
William'), son of Charles and Adelia (Sickler) Newcomb, b. in 
Maryland, N. Y., 1876, m. Etta Wilson, 1893. He d. 1902. 

Children: 
Ivan, name of the second not known. 



ELLA NEWCOMB (Adelia , Lucy\ Hazard; Joshua, Will- 
iam'), daughter of Charles and Adelia (Sickler) Newcomb, b. in 
Maryland, N. Y., 1878, m. James Killdee, 1894, live on home- 
stead, Schenevus, N. Y. 

Children: 
Blanche, b. Dec. 1896. 

Eva Ann. " Feb. 1898. 

Daisy Augusta, " Aug. 12, 1899. 

Earl and Pearl, " Mch. 16, 1902. twins. 
Lucy. " Oct. 1904. 



EARLINGTON .J\ SICKLER (Lucy\ Hazard', Joshua-. Will- 
iam'), son of James and Lucy (Clark) Sickler, b. April 7, 1853, 
in Laurens, N. Y., m. Lucella Gleason in town of Orwell, Pa., 
about 1877-8. 

He came to live with his aunt, Susan, and uncle, Briton Wil- 
bur, who was then living in town of Maryland, Otsego Co., N. 
Y., upon South Hill, when he was three years old ; when they 
moved to North Orwell, Pa., in 1 886, he went with them and 
assisted his uncle in farming summers and attended school win- 
ters until he was 1 7 years old. He then began life for himself' 
and worked upon a farm for wages. He afterwards taught sev- 
eral terms of writing school, started to go west with his brother- 
in-law, John D. Gordon, in spring of 1 876, and returned to Penn. 

Child: 
Gordon Sickler, b. Aug. 8. 1880. 



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Gordon m. when about 2 1 , and has one son, Earl Wilbur, living 
in Rome, Pa. 



SUSAN' SICKLER (Lucy\ Hazard', Joshua\ William') daugh- 
ter of James and Lucy (Clark) Sickler. b. in Laurens, N. Y., April 
15, 1856, m. John A. Gordon in Victoria, 111., about 1872-3. He 
d. in Pony, Mon., Dec. 30, 1894. She died in Central City, Neb., 

Feb. 6, 1875. 

Child. 

John Earl, b. in Central City, Neb., Aug., 1874, d. in Central City, Neb., 
Apiil 22, 1875. 

Mr. Gordon died of pneumonia while sitting in his chair. 
His brother, James, living in St. Paul, Neb., upon receiving the 
sad news went to bring the body home. The storm was severely 
raging, and snow drifts unusually deep, so that it v/as a difficult 
and costly undertaking for James to get his brother's body down 
from the mountain. He finally succeeded and returned home 
with the corpse, a heart broken man, and his mind unbalanced 
with his great sorrow. The trip and burial cost him $500. 

The Lizzie Block in Butte City was built by John A. Gordon. 
It stands at the corner of Main and Park streets. 



CHARLES COOK NEWCOMB (father of Charles Nelson 
Newcomb, was b. Aug. 15, 1 8 1 6, died March 9, 1901, in Dav- 
enport, la. He married for his first wife Mary Lavina Jump, 
March 4, 1837. She d. Jan. 27. 1842. 

Children : 

John Newcomb, b. Nov. 23, 1838-9. He was drowned in Salmon River, 

Aug. 20. 1889. 
Phebe Maria, b. Jan. 13. 1840, d. Sept. 12, 1842. 
Abigal, " May 22, 1841, " Feb. 25, 1843. 

His second marriage ; 

MARIA' CLJRK (Hazard^ Joshua\ William') daughter of 
Hazard and Eunice (Clark) Clark, b. Mch 14, 1818, in Plans- 
ville, Greene Co., N. Y., m. Charles C. Newcomb in Saugerties, 
N. Y.. April, 1 843. She d. in Hobart, Del. C, N. Y.. April 4, 
1860. 



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Children : 
Qark Morris b. Jan. 17. 1844. d. Jan. 21,1876, 

George. " June 1,1845," Oct. 13.1846. 

Amelia Elizabeth, " Nov. 15, 1846, " Sept. 11. 1848. 
Alida Leaven-worth" Aug. 6. 1848. 
Charles Nelson, " June 24. 1850. 
Earlington Cook. " Dee. 16. 1851. 
Rosalia Bonham. " Mch. 1.1854. 
Georgianna Maria. " April 25, 1857. 
Louisa Emaline, " Oct. 14. 1858, d. Aug. 22, 1865. 

Mr. Newcomb married for his third wife Eliza Robinson 
Brannaugh, Oct. 7, 1880. She was b. Sept. 10. 1828, d. May 
1, 1890. 

They lived in Hobart, Del. Co., N. Y., until she died. Then 
he went to live in Davenport, la., where his son, C. N., had a 
rag carpet loom manufactory until after his father's death. 



CLARK MORRIS' NEWCOMB (Maria', Hazard', Joshua". 
William'), son of Churles C. and Maria (Clark) Newcomb, b. 

in Hobart, Del. Co., N. Y., Jan 1 7, 1844, m. Helen E. ( ). He 

d. Jan. 21, 1876. 

Mr. Newcomb served in the Civil War as a member of 144th 
Regiment. 

Children: 
George Clark, b. Oet. 9, 1866, d. of hemorrhage, Nov. 22, 1905. 
Charles Edgar, " June 15, 1868. 
Helena Alida, " Nov. 13, 1872. 



ALIDA L\ NEWCOMB (Maria\ Hazard\ Joshua% William'), 
daughter of Charles C. and Maria (Clark) Newcomb, b. in 
Prattsville, Greene Co., N. Y., m. (Mr. ) Thomason in 

Hobart, N. Y., Dec. 31, 1872. 

Child. 
Blanch, b. Mch. 3, 1876. d. of diphtheria, Jan. 31, 1893, aged 17 yrs. 
She was buried in Oak Wood Cemetery, near Davenport, la., 
a beautiful spot overlooking the Mississippi River. 



CHARLES NELSON^ NEWCOMB (Maria\ Hazard', Joshua^ 
William) son of Charles C. and Maria (Clark) Newcomb, b 



CLARK FAMILY 117 

June 24, 1850, in Hobart, N. Y., m. (Miss Mattie ), by occ. 

a carpenter until his marriage. 

Children : 
George, Edith and one son d. at birth. 

Mr. Newcomb worked at making wagons soon after his mar- 
riage, and later, when his wife began the useful employment of 
weaving rag carpets, he was disgusted with the old-fashioned, 
slow manner of weaving, and invented the Fly shuttle, which, 
combined with a good loom power, can be made to weave I 00 
yards in a day. Mr. Newcomb spent $16,000 one year in 
advertising, and his loom w^as a great success. It has been 
used all over the United States and has been shipped to foreign 
countries. Tliirteen years ago, in 1 894, he was selling about 
eighty looms a month at $86 a loom with the fixtures, and he 
employs about fourteen hands in his manufactory, including 
five stenographers and typewriters. He has an orange farm 
near Lake Worth, on the east coast of Florida, where he spent 
the winters of 1901-2. 



EARLINGTON COOKE^ NEWCOMB (Maria\ Hazard\ 
Joshua", William'), son of Charles C. and Maria (Clark) New- 
comb, b. Dec. 1851, m. Laura Belle Newton, Jan. 6, 1875, in 
LaFayette, Stark Co., 111., b. Aug. 26, 1858. d. Sept. 6, 1905, in 
Minneapolis, Minn. 

Children: 
Frank Stuart, b. June 12, 1876. 
Fred Everett, " May 8, 1882. 
Claude Rhadnor, b. Dec. 2, 1886. 
Charles Cooke, " Nov. 23, 1869. 

E. C. Stuart has an art studio in Galvas, 111., and makes por- 
traits of all modern styles in French crayon, pastal, w^ater colors 
or oil. His son, Frank, is a traveling salesman for a wholesale 
jew^elry house. His headquarters are Minneapolis, Minn. Fred, 
is prospecting in Wyoming, Claude and Charles are schoolboys. 



ROSE NEWCOMB (Maria\ Hazard', Joshaa'. William') 
daughter of Charles C. and Maria (Clark) Newcomb, b. in 



118 GENEALOGY OF 

Hobart, N. Y., March 1, 1854, m. to Oscar Burgin Barlow, in 
same place, Dec. 1 4, 1876. 

Mr. Barlow is occ. at present as piano cabinet maker for 
Munn Piano Co. of Walton, N. Y. He owns a pleasant resi- 
dence on Brook street. 

Children : 
Louisa, b. June 10, 1880, at Hobart, N. Y., d. in same place, June 14, 1880- 
Nellie Alida, b. July 25, 1881. 



NELLIE ALIDA BARLOIV (Rose , Maria\ Hazard'. Joshua', 
William') daughter of Oscar and Rose (Nemcomb) Barlow, b. 
July 25, 1881, m. Elma E. Inderlied, Oct. 17, 1901, at Walton. 

N. Y. 

He was born in North Branch, Sullivan Co.. N. Y., April 2, 
1876. occ. partner of the firm of Wood & Inderlied. general 

hardware dealers. 

Children. 
E. Reginald, b. July 7, 1903, in Walton. N. Y., d. in same place, Jun. 4. 1904. 
Shelma Nellie, b. April 3. 1905. 



SUSAN M\ CLARK (Hazard", Joshua'', William'), youngest 
daughter of Hazard and Eunice (Clark) Clark, b. in Catskill. 
Greene Co., N. Y., Feb. 13, 1821. d. in North Orwell. Pa., Sept. 
30, 1902, m. Briton Wilber in town of Worcester, Otsego Co., N. 
Y., Sept. 29, — -, by Rev. S. Ottman. He was b. Jan. 22, 1816. 
in Duanesburg, Dutchess Co., N. Y., d. Oct. 24, 1895. 

Mr. Wilber bonght a small farm not far from Fergusonville, 
Delaware Co., N. Y., on South Hill, where he was very happily 
engaged in farming, raising poultry, keeping sheep and a small 
dairy for several years. A large maple sugar bush occupied the 
western portion of his farm where he yearly made an abund- 
ance of maple sugar. Upon this farm he built a shed, a horse 
barn, and a work shop, and also painted the house. He removed 
his father-in-law. Hazard Clark, from Shew Hollow to his home 
about 1852-3. Here Mr. Clark engaged in his favorite occupa- 
tion of making shuttles, axe handles, and boxes. He w^as very 
neat and particular in his w^ork. His boxes were expected to be 








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EARLINGTON J. SICKLER (page 1 14) 



CLARK FAMILY 119 

water tight, and any article leaving his hands was finished in a 
number one manner. Late in the fall of '54 he was taken with 
his last sickness, which terminated fatall, Jan. 18, 1855. In the 
spring of 1856 Briton Wilber moved on the farm once occupied 
by Harvey Mallery, he having traded farms with Elijah J. Wilber, 
who had owned it a few years. His family, grown larger by 
the addition of his wife's two nephews, Adelbert E. Smith and 
Earlington J. Sickler, in Spring of 1857, he bought a part of 
Henry B. Olmstead's farm, containing the buildings and orchard. 
Here B. W. raised hops and kept a dairy of fourteen cows a 
part of the time for nine years. During the long drouth in the 
summer of '64, cows were sold for $10 and $12 that had cost 
$40. 

Early in the fall of 1865 Mr. Wilber sold his farm to a Mr. 
Mallet, from near Albany. Later he visited his brother, Jacob 
Wilber, and sister, Mrs. Fhiletus Cass, living in North Orwell, 
Bradford Co., Pa., and while there purchased a small and nicely 
located farm of Byron Cass, lying upon the hill, about one mile 
west of North Orwell. Their nephew, Adelbert E. Smith, had 
enlisted in the war and died in hospital at Sharpsburg, Va. 
Earlington Sickler was still living with them when on April 9, 
1866. they started for their new home in Pennsylvania, in the 
afternoon of April 1 3 they reached the new residence of Jacob 
Wilber, where they received a hearty welcome from Mrs. Wil- 
ber and all the family. 

Mr. Wilber was soon settled in his new home. He soon after 

commenced improving his farm in various ways, repaired his 

barn and built other outbuildings as he saw need for. After a 

time, feeling the infirmities of old age coming upon both and 

deafness being an affliction from which both suffered, he sold 

his farm in the autumn of I 886 to E. Parks, and went to live 

with their son-in-law, A. P. Boardman. About Dec. 20, 1 889, 

they went with their grandson, F. E. B., upon his farm, where 

they lived about three years and then returned to the home of 

A. P. B., where on Oct. 24, 1895, when nearly 80 years old, he 

d. from pneumonia and strangulated hernia. He was buried in 

North Orwell Cemetery. They lived near the school house in 

New York State and also in Pennsylvania, and their house was 



120 GENEALOGY OF 

always open to teachers and scholars, and many a lonely heart 
received cheer and comfort while passing over life's rugged 
pathway. The sick and the afflicted, the poor and the destitute 
were not turned away unassisted. 

OBITUARY. 

Briton Wilber d. of pneumonia at the home of his son-in-law, A. P. Bord- 
man, North Orwell, Pa., passing away quietly and peacefully on Oct. 24, 1895, 
aged 79 years. He had lived in this section about thirty years. He had been 
very deaf the last ten years, but there are many who can remember with what 
vim and vigor he w^ould sum up his side of the question when the debates 
were held here fifteen years ago. He has gone from our sight, but his worthy 
example of honesty and industry will not be forgotten by those who knew 
him so long and well. Jacob Wilber and Mrs. Philetus Cass, his brother and 
sister, are living near here; his aged wife survives him. It was thought by 
some an abscess formed internally, which discharged a black, watery mucous 
during the last three days. His mind was clear at the last and he seemed to 
realize he was about to cross the river, as weeping friends, aged wife, and 
grandchildren gathered around to bid him farewell. Although he had many 
poor spells during the summer, he had by patient industry cultivated a well- 
filled garden and gathered its production carefully, burning all the weeds, thus 
leaving an example of thrift an industry worthy of imitation by all. He died 
as he had lived, a friend to all and an enemy to no one, his life fully illustrating 
the Christ principle of the golden rule. 

'Tis a lonely place by our fireside 
As aching hearts gather near. 

And we sigh with regret at the eventide 
When grandpa was with us here. 

But never again will we list to his voice 

Until we reach that land so fair. 
And we sit and dream of other days 

And look at his vacant chair. 

And often when busy with many a care 

The work of his hands we trace. 
While myriads of objects everywhere 

Bring visions of grandpa's face. 

The funeral services were held at the home of A. D. Boardman, at I o'clock 
p. m., Oct. 26. The sermon was a very appropriate one by Rev. F. E. Bessey 
of Rome, Pa. Interment in North Orwell Cemetery. A large company of 
sympathizing friends and neighbors met at the house and lovingly followed the 
remains of one they had known so long and well to his last resting place. 

Child: 
Julia C. b. Feb 12, 1843. 



CLARK FAMILY 121 

Mrs. Susan M. Wilber, when invited to attend the Bordman 
reunion the last of Aug. 1902, about four weeks before her 
decease, declined her eldest grandson's invitation and spoke 
these lines : 

Ah, me I how fast the years go on ! 

The gray hairs mingle with the brown 

And yet these whitning hairs should be 

A charm of silver links to me. 

Forged by the gentle hand of Love, 

To lift my earth-bound heart above. 

. Sadly 1 watch the fires burn low, 
Which in these dimmed eyes used to glow, 
But courage, heart---when falls the night, 
Then hidden stars reveal their light. 
Shall not my soul, heaven lit within, 
Gleam brightly out, though eyes grow dim ? 

How fast Time's ruthless fingers trace, 

The lines and furrow^s in my face ! 

Yet, though the world finds written there 

Only decay, and age and care. 

Set in my forehead, let me see 

God's seal of immortality. 

BIOGRAPHY. 

Julia C, Wilber began teaching school when 14 years old, the 
first week in April, in the year 1657, upon Crumhorn Hill. This 
w^as a memorable year, owing to the great snow^storm w^hich 
came in the first week in April, and another the second week, 
making the snow four feet deep upon the level. Buildings were 
spread apart and somewrhat down where men did not shovel 
off the snow^. It w^as one of the dampest snows ever known, 
but went off with the sun the last of April, taking some bridges 
with it. So the school teacher was ten miles from home among 
entire strangers, for five w^eeks before a home visit could be 
made. Hay was $20 per ton, but grass was green under the 
snow, and feed w^as soon plentiful for the stock. This school 
was a six months' term with a month's vacation for hop-picking. 
The school closed the last Saturday in October, and another 
four months' term began in the home district. The next year a 
dairy of fourteen cow^s was cared for and a winter term of school 
attended, then one term of school was taught in the Bulson dis- 
trict, and one term on Blenheim Hill. Then a part of three 
long, five-months' terms of school was attended at Fergusonville 
Academy, and a w^inter term was taught again in the Bulson 



?22 GENEALOGY OF 

district. A summer term was taught at Simpsonville, N. Y., 
another term of school taught at red school house on South 
Hill, and a winter term was spent at Simpsonville, and a summer 
term at North Harpersfield. Then the young people rented a 
dwelling house not far from the red Borst church on South 
Hill, put in desks, a stove, blackboard, seats, bought wood, and 
the first term of a select school was successfully taught in same 
neighborhood where school had been first attended when a 
young girl. 

In the spring of 1865 a trip was taken to Victoria, 111., where 
relatives resided. Two terms of a select school were taught 
here in a basement of the M. E. Church, which had been espe- 
cially built for that purpose. The third term was begun, and 
the school w^as in a flourishing condition when, at the urgent 
request of the teacher, the board of trustees gave the liberty to 
resign the school to the care of another teacher, that she might 
return east and move to Pennsylvania with her parents in the 
spring of 1866. The amount received for first school taught 
was nine shillings per week, for the last term of school in Vic- 
toria was $2.50 per day. A short term of school was taught in 
the fall of 1866 in North Orwell, Pa., and two weeks after it 
closed. The marriage of A. P. Boardman and Julia C. Wilber 
w^as announced. 

Miss Wilber was married as previously announced at the 
pleasant home of Briton and Susan M. (Clark) Wilber in the 
town of Orwell, Pa., to Alpheus P. Boardman of Maryland, 
Otsego Co. N. Y., on Dec. 5, 1 866, by Rev. Samuel Bruce of 
South Worcester, N. Y., assisted by Rev. William Peck of 
Windham, Pa. After the ceremony was ended and they were 
pronounced husband and wife, it would seem their journey of 
life work for him as a farmer's life, for her a farmer's wife, was 
about to commence. 

Two weeks later he rented his father's farm to work upon 
shares, and A. P. Boardman and wife began housekeeping, where 
they lived for thirty-five years. 



OBITUARY. 

(This obituary was mislaid and should have preceeded the biography of 
Julia C): 

Passed from death unto life Mrs. Susan M. (nee Clark) Wilber Tuesday 
morning, Sept. 30, 1902, aged 81 years, seven months and 17 days. She w^as 
of Nev^ England parentage. Her grandfather, Joshua Clark, served in the 
Virar of the Revolution, and was in the battle of Bunker Hill. Her parents. 
Hazard and Eunice Clark, were b. and raised in Kingston, Washington County, 



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L. I., and attended the same school with their cousin, O. H. Perry, who after- 
wards became the hero and famous commander by gaining the victory on Lake 
Erie. Eunice Clark often took care of him, like an older sister, as she was 
several years his senior. They were married about the beginning of the past 
century, and turning their faces westward with the tide of emigration they 
passed through Berkshire, Mass., then to Red Hook, and finally to the foot of 
the Catskill mountains, where Susan M. was b., the youngest of a family of 
eight children. While she was a small child her father assisted in the erection 
of the first mountain house on the summit of the Catskills. He also assisted 
in building the first ship that was ever built at Saugerties. Many grist mills 
and saw mills were constructed by his hands, and along the Bearkill creek in 
Roxbury were five built in sight of each other by his efforts. When she was 
six years old her parents moved on the Craig farm on South Hill, in the town 
of Worcester, Otsego Co., N. Y., where she lived six or seven years, not far 
from the childhood homes of James A. Garfield's parents, Abram Garfield 
and Eliza N. Ballou. Then several years of her life were spent in Hartwick, 
Otsego County, N. Y., and one season in her brother, William's, family, who 
was operating the large dairy farm with forty cows of John Caryl's, in Wor- 
cester. Then another Reason was spent in her brother, J. W. Clark's, family in 
Roxbury, now^ Grand Gorge, where Helen Gould has erected a memorial 
church in honor of her father's first struggles. Here Susan M. Clark cared for 
her mother in the last stages of consumption and lifted her like a child by 
night, after caring for a dairy of twenty cows by day, until the end came. 
Here her father, some fifteen years later, was laid at rest af;er having spent 
his last years in her home and being tenderly cared for by her in his last illness. 
The remainder of her life in New York State was spent in the towns of Wor- 
cester and Maryland, where she left many warm friends when she moved to 
North Orwell, Pa., thirty-six years ago last April, with her husband and daugh- 
ter. Here her life w^as one of self-devotion to the good of her family, her 
grandchildren, and neighbors, of w^hom she spoke in her last illness, saying 
how much she loved every one and that her neighbors had aWays been so 
good and kind and vs^ere the best. The funeral services were held at the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. A. P. Boardman, Thursday, at I I a. m.. Rev. 
Charles Lewis preaching an excellent discourse from her chosen text, " Blessed 
are they that do his commandments, that they may have a right to the tree of 
life and may enter in through the gates into the city." Mrs. D. Wickham and 
daughter, Lorena, sang three very appropriate selections. One touching fea- 
ture of the occasion vfas when the little children came forward sadly and one 
by one placed a bouquet of flowers as a memento of love and remembrance 
upon the casket. A sheaf of Italian wheat, a beautiful autumn wreath, a pil- 
low of dahlias, and many other tokens of love were visible. She was a great 
reader, a lover of poetry, of children, of birds, and of flowers. About 45 
years ago she united with the M. E. Church, but deafness prevented her hear- 
ing a sermon for twenty years. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. A. P. Board- 
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124 GENEALOGY OF 

of Windham, Pa., and Mrs. William F. Moran of Goodells, Michigan; also two 
great grandsons, Alpheus P. Dunham and Emory A. Boardman. Her grand- 
daughter, Jennie, came from Michigan in time to be known by her, which 
brightened the dying bed. The interment was in North Orwell Cemetery by 
the side of her aged husband, Briton Wilber, who passed away seven years 
ago. A noble life of self-devotion to the good of others is ended. " None 
knew her but to love her, none named her but to praise." She has answered 
the call, "Come up higher." 



JULIA C. WILBER (Susan\ Hazard'. Joshua^ William'), 
only daughter of Briton and Susan (Clark) Wilber, b. in Wor- 
cester. Otsego Co., N. Y., Feb. 12, 1843, m. at Briton Wilber's 
home in town of Orwell, Pa., to Alpheus Peleg Boardman. Dec. 
5, 1866, by Rev. Samuel Bruce of Worcester, N. Y., assisted by 
Rev. William Peck of Windham, Pa. Mr. Boardman was b. in 
Maryland. N. Y., Feb. 8, 1845, son of Edward and Maryette 
(Chamberlin) Boardman. He d. Dec. I, 1905. 

Children: 
Frank Edward, b. in town of Rome, Pa., April 5, 1868. 
Jennie Susan. " Oct. 3, 1870. 
Briton Wilber, " April 23, 1876. 
Celia M., " Jan. 19, 1881. 

OBITUARY. 

Friday, Dec. I, 1905, at 7 p. m., Alpheus P. Boardman passed out into the 
great beyond, having been seriously ill with acute bronchitis seven days. 
Heart disease the last three days cut off all possible means of recovery. He 
had been in failing health since having an attack of grip last winter, but would 
not remain idle, and continued the work of extending telephone lines until the 
season closed. The day before election he had an attack of heart failure, but 
recovered sufficiently to be out among his children, helping them prepare for 
winter, Friday, Nov. 24, he with others selected a location for a chimney in 
new Grange Hall, and that evening was taken with his last illness. He was 
conscious of his approaching decease and had spoken to his undertaker, Henry 
Coleman, and to his pastor. Rev. C. L. Lewis, last summer. When his mother 
and sister reached his side Thanksgiving he had strength to articulate the 
word, " Mother." Friday afternoon his old friend of thirty years and boon 
companion in many a hunting trip and fishing excursion, C. S. Davis, called 
upon him. While hands were clasped in a long farewell he exclaimed in 
broken accents, " I'll never forget you ; you'll never forget me." It was a 
pathetic scene and one never to be forgotten by relatives gathered around. 
He soon after seemed to rest in quiet slumber until all was over. A kind 
and thoughtful husband, a loving father, a tender grandparent, an obliging 



CLARK FAMILY 123 

neighbor, and a genial friend has passed from our sight. A life of usefulness 
and self-devotion to the good of others is thus ended. The funeral obsequies 
were held at the church in this place December 3 at 2 o'clock p. m. Rev. C. 
L. Lewis read a brief sketch of his life, stating that he was born in Maryland, 
Otsego Co., N. Y., 61 years ago, February 8. He came to this State when a 
child, began the clearing of his farm on the hill when 17, and was married to 
Julia C. Wilber, December 5, thirty-nine years ago. He lived to see his farm 
improved, commodious buildings erected thereon, and his children married. 
Twelve years ago he began working at the carpenter's trade, and many of the 
finest barns here, and with about 250 miles of telephone lines are monuments 
to his memory. The choir sang " Nearer My God to Thee," after which the 
pastor spoke comforting words to the bereaved friends from John iv. 2, begin- 
ning with, " In my father's house are many mansions." The choir sang two 
very appropriate selections, " Our Beautiful Home," and " Home at Last." 
The interment was as he desired, in a steel, air-tight vault, which covered the 
coffin, all being at the base of his monument of native granite, erected by him 
about ten years ago. The day was a terribly stormy one, but a well-filled 
house, sad faces and tear-dimmed eyes attested the high esteem in which he 
was held. Mrs. Jerusha Shutts and Mrs. Eliza Gurney came from Otsego Co., 
N. Y., and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Latham and mother, Elizabeth Boardman, 
from Nichols, N. Y. He leaves a wife, mother, Mrs. Maryelte Boardman, 
sister, Mrs. Paul Snyder, four children, F. E. and B. W. Boardman, Mrs. Jennie 
Moran and Mrs. Fay Dunham, also five grandsons to mourn his loss. 

Card of Thanks. ---To the choir, Mr. and Mrs. James Wheaton and daughter, 
Nellie and Sabra and Theron Russeil, also to Mrs. J. E. Hamilton, Mrs. Nellie 
Russell, and Mrs. Sarah McDaniels, who so kindly assisted us during the 
decease and burial of our loved husband and father. 

MRS. JULIA C. BOARDMAN, 
F. E. and B. W. BOARDMAN, 
MRS. WILLIAM MORAN. 
MRS. FAY DUNHAM. 



FRANK E\ BOARDMAN (Julia C, Susan\ Hazard\ Joshua^ 
William'), eldest son of Alpheus P. and Julia C. (Wilber) 
Boardman, b. in Rome, Pa., April 5, 1868, m. Estella Russell, 
daughter of Brazilla and Elizabeth (Wait) Russell, in Windham, 
Pa.. Aug. 9, 1890. 

Frank E. Boardman was engaged in farming until the present 
century, when he kept a store for farmer's supplies in North 
Orw^ell, Pa., a few years, and the last season has been engaged 
in buying furs and hides. His house of business is at Owego, 
N. Y., where he expects to reside this season. Mr. Boardman 



126 GENEALOGY OF 

enlisted as private in the Spanish-American war under Captain 
F. N. Moore, and was at Chickamauga during the sad time when 
camp distemper laid many a soldier low in the grave. He 
served about three months and was mustered out in time to 
save his life. 

Child: 
Eva D.. b. Sept. 2, 1892. in LeraysviUe. Pa. 



EVA D\ BOARDMAN (Frank E.^ Julia C, Susan^ Hazard^ 
Joshua", William'), daughter of Frank E. and Estella (Russell) 
Boardman, b. Sept. 2. 1892, m. Berton G. Cotton of Litchfield, 
Pa. They have been very successful in managing a grocerj/^ 
and feed store in Lockwood, N. Y. 



JENNIE 5. BOARDMAN Qulia C, Susan\ Hazard', Joshua\ 
William'), daughter of Alpheus P. and Julia C. (Wilber) Board- 
man, b. in Rome, Pa., Oct. 3, 1870, m. William F. Moran, April 
16, 1902, in Wales. St. Clair Co., Mich. He was b. in Mich., 
June 11, 1869. 

Mr. Moran moved from Michigan the last of Feb., 1904, to a 
farm near North Orwell, Pa., where they resided till recently. 
They purchased a farm of Mrs. Jerusha Shutts in 1906, and 
moved thereon in the fall of same year. The farm is located 
upon South Hill, about two and a half miles east of Schenevus, 
Otsego Co., N. Y. 

Children: 

Frank P., b. in Goodells. St. Clair Co.. Mich.. Jan. 17, 1903. 
Boardman O., b. in Rome. Pa.. Oct. 27. 1905. 
Lewis Lee. " " " Apr. 25. 1906. 



BRITON WILBER" BOARDMAN (Julia C, Susan\ Hazard*. 
Joshua", William'), son of Alpheus P. and Julia C. (Wilber) 
Boardman, b. April 23, 1876, in Rome, Pa., m. Emma Shoe- 
maker in Nichols, N. Y., Feb. 2, 1898. He was b. in Windham, 
Pa., March 12. 1876. 

B. W. Boardman has purchased the homestead, where he now 
resides and cares for his cattle, hogs and dairy of over twenty 



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cows. He has had a mill for grinding feed and is quite an 
expert machinist. He is kept quite busy looking after his farm 
of 270 acres, besides threshing for himself and neighbors with 
steam engine in the autumn. 

Child. 
Emery A., b. Jan. 8. 1902. 



CELIA M'\ BOARDMyJN (Julia C^, Susan\ Hazard\ Joshua\ 
William'), daughter of Alpheus P. and Julia C (Wilber) Board- 
man, b. Jan. 19, 1881, in Rome, Pa., m. Henry Fay Dunham in 
Nichols, N. Y., by Rev. Guy Snowdon, May 9, 1900. He was 
b. in Windham, Pa. 

Mr. Dunham occupied the stone house once known as the 
" Stone Jug," built over eighty years ago by Mr. Russell. He 
keeps a small dairy and raises poultry. He is an up-to-date 
farmer, and is always ready to help in the town business and 
every good cause. 

Children: 
Alpheus P., b. Feb. 9. 1901. in Windham, Pa. 
Sterling B., " Mch. 29. 1905. 
Clara Julia, " May 20, 1907, 

REMINISCENCE, 
(of Susan M. (Clark) Wilber. 

I was the youngest of a family of eight children b. to Hazard 
and Eunice Clark, who were married about the beginning of 
the 19th century in Kingston, Washington Co., R. 1. My parents 
moved into Mass., town of Berkshire, where Nancy, Eliza and 
William were b. From thence they moved to Red Hook, N. Y.; 
from there to Saugerties, and finally to Palenville, where I was 
b. This place was situated at the foot of the Catskill Mountains, 
near the road that led up to the first mountain house, which 
father helped to raise. He used to keep a house where travel- 
lers could get a luncheon and bait their horses before going up 
the long, w^inding five-mile route to the top of the mountain. A 
few weeks before I w^as b. a man came along who w^as a neigh- 
bor of grandmother's in Rhode Island. He w^as with a team 
and sleigh and stayed all night. He persuaded father to think 
it was a good time to visit the old home and mother in Rhode 
Island. He had been gone about six weeks when I was b. and 
returned about six weeks after. The day on which I was b., 
Feb. 1 3, was one of the coldest days that ever blew^, and my 



128 GENEALOGY OF 



brother William and Allen Smith, who was Aaron Smith's 
brother, were up on a steep hillside chopping cord wood. Allen 
tried the temperature of his axe with his tongue and received a 
nip from Jack Frost he could not soon forget. Then in the 
afternoon he became so drowsy he could scarcely stand, and 
sat down to freeze. William got his two cords of wood put up 
and took him partly on his back with an arm over each shoulder 
and dragged him down to the house, where stimulants and 
rubbing brought him up and restored his circulation. Mother 
was sick in bed and asked William to look at the bread in the 
tray by the fireplace and see if it was light. He lifted the cover 
and was astonished to find a newly born baby. He asked the 
privilege of naming it, and called the new girl Susan. 1 have 
heard mother tell how father was met near his old home in 
Rhode Island by his pet dog, which set up a howling long before 
he was in sight. Father did not seem to know him, but he 
sprang for his shoulders and licked his face with great affection. 
He had taught him to bring in wood and chips for his mother 
years before, and he was still her little chore boy. He was with 
father constantly until his visit was ended. It was a sad parting 
with his mother and pet of younger days, and it was his last 
visit. My grandfather, Joshua Clark, took the place of a drafted 
brother, and served in the Revolutionary war, and was in the 
batde of Bunker Hill, where he said the blood of the British 
ran down in streams, in some places running so deeply as to 
come up over their shoe quarters. He could not bear the sound 
of fife and drum after coming from tne war, as they reminded 
him of the dead and dying upon the battlefield. He owned a 
large grist mill, cabinet shop, blacksmith shop and a farm, so 
that each son had a chance to practice the different trades. 
William and Rowse were cabinet makers and made the first 
clock in that section after looking twice at a clock that had been 
imported from England. They made a bureau or cheffonier, 
as they are now called, for Eunice Clark when she was 1 6 years 
old, she paying them for the same. It was made in 1795, and 
has been thoroughly renewed by the present owner, Mrs. A. P. 
Boardman. The work is so finely done one can scarcely dis- 
tinguish where the parts are joined together with glue, after a 
century of constant use. 1 remember my father telling he was 
the miller at home in Rhode Island, and when a poor man came 
with a grist, his father would say, " Hazard, no toll to-day from 
this poor man's grist." One time when grain was very scarce a 
man came from Connecticut and bought up all the grain he 
could find at a very high price. He wanted my grandfather to 
sell him his grain, but he said, " If my neighbors have sold theirs. 



CLARK FAMILY 129 



what will poor people do who work by the day and have a 
family to supply. I will keep my surplus grain. " Thus he lived 
and died, loved and respected by all. 

" A nature's true nobleman, worthy and grand, 
A man with his heart in his hand." 

I was a year or two old when we moved to Roxbury, Del. Co., 
N. Y., where my father engaged in building saw-mills, five being 
in sight of each other along the Bearkill creek. He helped 
build a leather mill at Palenville and grist mills, worked in 
Hope factory below Cooperstown and built mills in Hartwick 
Valley, and was a first-class carpenter and millwright. Soon 
after we moved to Roxbury. We were called back for a short 
time by my oldest sister's husband, Aaron Smith. They 
had lived there some time until Absalom and Margaret 
w^ere born. Then he wrote to father to come and help him 
make pins for the first ship that w^as ever built in Saugerties. 
We were there three months. 1 used to see plenty of deer and 
there w^ere panthers and w^ildcats there. I remember my father 
telling me to take a gourd and get some water from the spring. 
I saw^ a big black dog lapping water from the spring, and ran to 
tell father. He came and saw the big track and said it was a 
bear. Soon after some wood choppers saw and killed it, and 
w^hen dressed it weighed 300 pounds. Next we spent a few 
years on Blenheim Hill near great uncle, William Hearn's. 1 
remember aunt Mabel well. William Hearn's mother was a 
Wilcox. When I was about six or eight years old we moved to 
Worcester, N. Y., on the Isaac Monfort place, where w^e lived 
several years and then moved to Hartwick, w^here we lived six 
years. My mother's health failing, w^ith consumption for five 
years, she went and stayed with her son, William, to receive 
medical aid during several months, and in the winter when Job 
W. came from Roxbury to his brother William's in Worcester 
with a sleigh, she went home with him, where she continued to 
fade away until so thin 1 could lift her like a child. She d. June 
8, 1841, and was buried in Moresville, now Grand Gorge, or 
Roxbury. My father continued to work at his trade until 
through the careless work of a fellow carpenter a scaffold was 
blown from under him, letting him down upon a bed of stones 
about twenty feet, where he had some ribs broken and feet were 
partly paralyzed. After this accident he made boxes, shuttles 
and axe handles and was ever busy. He lived with me a few 
years, and in Dec. 1854, his feet were chilled before he realized 
it, and the bad chilblains poisoned his system until death came 
to his relief, while he called the dear '"Eunice" who had pre- 
ceded him to the better land, but returned for his freed spirit, 



130 GENEALOGY OF 

OTHER CLARK Fi^^IILIES 



A branch of the Clark family we publish and have not as yet 
been able to trace their ancestry back to the original stock as 
to any connection to our family. There is tradition to indicate 
at least that some of these branches descended from our family. 

Charles Clark, b. in England, 1 700, d. April 1 6, 1 782. 

His wife, Annie Brownfield, b. , d. April 12, 1765. 

Robert Clark, b. in Lebanon Co. Pa., Jan. 2, 1 740, d. Jan. 20, 
1881. His wife was Sarah Hutchinson, b. June 7, 1745, in Pa., 
d. Aug. 19, 1820. 

Robert Clark, Jr.. b. in Pa., Sept. 28, 1778, d. June 10, 1868. 
His wife was Jane Wilson, b. in Pa., 1781, d. Aug. 17, 1863. 

John Wilson Clark, b. in Derry township, Columbia Co., Pa., 
May 14, 1805, d. Jan. 7, 1899, in Waterloo, la. His wife was 
Margaret Derr, b. June 2, 1806, in Madison township, Columbia 
Co., Pa., d. March 19, 1873, in Waterloo, la. 

Charles A. Clark was b. in Derry township, Columbia Co., Pa., 
March 25, 1832, lives in Fairbury, Jefferson Co., Neb. His wife 
was Anna Sloughter, b. in Ineliona , died in Moscow, la., 

March, 1866. 

John William Clark, b. in Moscow, la., Jan. 24, 1862, lives in 
Nevada, Storry Co., la. He married Jennie May Chizum, Dec. 
16, 1851, b. in Lewis, la., Nov. 22, 1863. 

Children: 
Jessie May. b. April 25, 1898. 
J. Theredore, " Oct. 5. 1899. 

Samuel Clark, a native of Providence, R. 1., was b. about 1 760, 
is said to have been a Captain in the Revolutionary War and a 
cousin of Abram Clark, one of the signers of the Declaration 
of Independence, who is buried in Rahway, N. J. No further 

record. 

ChilJ. 
Ebenezer P., b. July 18, 1781. 

EBENEZER P'. CLARK (Samuel'), a son of Samuel of Prov- 
idence, R. I., finally of Towanda, Pa., was b. in Towanda, Pa., 
July 18, 1781. m. Polly Smith, b. Sept. 30. 1797. in Towanda, 




H. S.CLARK (page 131) 



CLARK FAMILY 131 

Bradford Co., Pa. He died Aug. 19, 1867. his wife died Oct. 
11, 1861. They had born to them eleven children. They are 
survived by their youngest daughter, Adelia L., b. Nov. 9, 1837, 
and a son, Harry S. 



HARRY S . CLARK (Ebenezer . Samuel'), son of Ebenezer 
P. and Polly (Smith) Clark, b. Sept. 14, 1 823. m. Clarissa T. 
Lathrop for first wife. Dec. 25, 1845. She died March 17. 1887. 
m. second wife, widow M. E. Stales, April 12. 1905, occ. horti- 
culturist and inventor. 

Children : 

George, b. Dec. 27, 1848. 

Frederic M.." " 17. 1850. 

Edward P.. " May 5, 1854, d. Oct. 24, 1863. 

GEORGE' CLARK (Harry S*. Ebenezer'. Samuel') son of 
Harry S. and Polly (Smith) Clark, b. Dec. 27. 1 848. m. Lucy 
Kiehle. They reside at South Minneapolis, Minn. 

Children : 
Walter, Frances M., Mary E., Cora, Carrie and Margaret. 

FREDERICK M'. CLARK (Harry S.\ Ebenezer. Samuel'), 
son of Harry S. and Polly (Smith) Clark, b. Dec. 17, 1850, m. 
Alice A. Knapp, Dec. 27, 1873. They reside at Williamsport. 
Pa. 

Children. 
Edna, Melvin, Howard. 

Caleb Clark, fourth in line of descent by that name. b. in 
Brooklyne, Conn.. March 21, 1815. 

He came with his parents first to Sangersfield. Madison Co.. 
N. Y.. when one year old. When three years old moved with 
parents to log house in Middlefield, where his father died. He 
was born on his father's 34th birthday. For many years Caleb 
Clark was the President of the First National Bank of Edmeston. 
until old age caused his retirement. When last visited he was 
living in Oneonta, N. Y., educating his youngest child by a sec- 
ond w^ife and a granddaughter. 

Children: 
Everington, Warren, Charles, Mary, Clark. Dana, Paul, Olive, Veda. 



132 GENEALOGY OF 

Joseph Clark of Westerly, R. I., bought land in Kingston as 
early as 1 696, consequently he was not the one whose marked 
grave was found, but he might have been his father. Austin's 
work if consulted might clear up the mystery. 



George Clark, Sr., one of the first settlers of Milford, Conn., 
in 1639, b. in England, 1610, d. June, 1690. It is supposed his 
brothers, James and John, went to England to obtain the Con- 
necticut charter. 

Thomas, his son, born 1637, d. Oct. 23, 1719, m. Hannah 
Gilbert, daughter of William and Ann Gilbert. Other children 
of George were Ensign, George. 

Samuel, his son, born Aug. 4, 1666, d. May 29, 1725, aged 
59, m. Mehitable 

Thomas, his son, b. May 5, 1700, d. June 5, 1774, aged 71, 
m. Susannah Woodruff, Dec. 15, 1725. 

Isaac, Captain, b. 1726, d. July 12, 1787, m. Elizabeth An- 
drew, granddaughter of Governor Treat of Connecticut. 

Isaac, b. Oct. 1756, d. April 25, 1849, m. Hannah Nettleton, 
daughter of Thaddeus Nettleton, second wife of Ketmah, or 
Susannah, Smith, whose first husband was Jesse Gould Smith. 
Her daughter, Ketmah, m. Merit, son of her husband by first 
marriage. 

Merit, son of Isaac and Hannah, b. in Orange, Feb 4, 1 789, d. 
in Prospect, Oct. 6, 1867. 

His daughter, Julia, m. Henry Skilton. 



DEEDS, LEASES AND TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE 

State of Rhode Island, 
Probate Office. 
Charleston, R. I., Jan. I, 1802. 
In Book 4, page 352-53, Job Clark and Sarah Clark sells two 
parcels of land to Thomas Clark for $1000. 

Feb. 7, 1876. 
In Book 4, page 221-22, Joseph Kenyon and Ruth Kenyon 
sells to Job Clark 20 acres of land for 65 lbs. 10 shillings. 



CLARK FAMILY 133 

May 8, 1812. 

In Book 5, page 209. John Hurly and Alice Hurly sell to 
Timothy Clark 1-4 of an undivided right in four parcels of land 
for $50. 

March 24. 1818. 

In Book 5, page 372, Joshua Card and Sarah Card sell to 
Timothy Clark for $10 three lots of land, 18 acres. 

Feb. 24. 1818. 

In Book 5, page 371, Timothy Clark and Cynthia Clark sell to 
Joshua Card, Jr., certain land for $ 1 0. 

In Probate Record Book 1 , page 1 89, is found the inventory 
of Job Clark; the full amount of inventory is $189.50. He 
speaks of Elizabeth Clark and Job Clark. 

Amos Richardson of Stonington, Ct.. deeded to his daughter, 
w^ife of Timothy Clark of Boston (mariner), 700 acres of land 
in Narragansett Co., R. I.; deed recorded at South Kingston, R. I. 

On May I 0, 1 864, Richard Sprague and w^ife, Catherine, of 
Boston, Mass., who was formerly Catherine Anderson, the 
daughter and son-in-law of the late Amos Richardson, late of 
Stonington, Ct., deeded to Timothy Clark land in No. Kingston, 

R. I. 

On Oct. 10, 1 696, Timothy Clark of Boston (merchant) and 
w^ife, Sarah, daughter of Amos Richardson, deeded to George 
certain N. Kingston lands. 

On Feb. 10. 1715, John Wilson deeded Timothy Clark of 
Portsmouth land at S. Kingston. 

Blenheim, Schoharie Co.. N. Y. 
Nov. 27, 1827. 
Lease of Jacob Sutherland of the town of Blenheim, County 
of Schoharie, N. Y. To Randall Clark of said town of lot No. 
153, of 100 acres, for $50 a year. 

April 10, 1847. 
Randall Clark and wife to Orrin Clark. Assignment of lease 
of 100 acres, lot 153. 

Jan. 28, 1851. 
Orrin Clark to Stephen C. Clark. Assignment of lease of 
100 acres, lot 153. 



134 GENEALOGY OF 

Jan. 8. 1812. 
In Book 5, page 123, Nathan Tucker and Dorcas Tucker sell 
to Randall Clark 10 acres of land for $160. 

Jan. 5. 1887. 
The soil of this lease was bought by R. H. Clark, son of Ste- 
phen C, of Luman Reed, John Reed and Philetus Reed, exec- 
utors of the last will and testament of Colba Reed, deceased. 

In looking over the foregoing tables it is quite manifest that 
there must be many of our family name w^hose whereabouts 
I have been unable to find in the time I have devoted to this 
w^ork. I would here suggest, however, each person who receives 
this record will make some effort to find out who and where 
the others are, and will make out a memoranda of the names, 
ages, births, marriages, residence and occupation in the same 
order I have adopted in these tables and forward the same to 
me, I will undertake to arrange it in order and publish the same 
as an appendix. Prompt attention with but a little exertion on 
the part of every one, that we can, within the coming year, get 
every one of the names. I remain very truly and abundantly 
your cousin in all the several and various degrees. 

DR. A. W. CLARK. 

N. B.— A copy of these records can be obtained at the price 
per book, $3.00 bound in extra cloth, $4.00 bound in half 
morocco, by addressing the publisher, 

DR. A. W. CLARK. 

Jefferson, Schoharie Co., N. Y. 




CLARK FAMILY 



135 



INDEX 



PART 1. 

Descendants of Timothy Clark, the pioneer, bearing their 
christian names and whom they married : 



Name. 


A. 


Page. 


Catherine 


Anna W. 


- 


14 


Curtice B. 


Alonzo A. 


- 


- 17 


Clark C. 


Alfred - 


- 


23 


Celia M. 


Almon W. 


- 


- 29 


Cora E. 


Alzada 


- 


33 


Clyde O. 


Alice C. - 


- 


- 35 


Charles 


tt (( 


_ 


- 37 


Clara B. 


Alexander 


- 


38 


Cora B. 


Adah 


- 


- 56 


Charles L. 


Anna A. 


- 


57 


" D. 


Ashel 


. 


- 59 


" A. 


Albert R. 


- 


63 


" R. 


Anna L. 


- 


- 63 


Charlotte 
Charles J. 




B. 




Cornelius 


Benjamin T. 


- 


18 




Burton G. 


- 


- 19 




Benjamin C. 


- 


20 


Dorcas 


Bessie H. 


- 


- 37 


Donald L. 


Bertha A. 


- 


38 


Daniel 


" M. 


C. 


- 43 


" A. 


Cyntha 


- 


13 


Elias 


Charles H. 


. 


- 17 


Elizabeth 


" A. 


. 


18 


Eliza A. 


tc 


. 


- 21 


Edith 


Carrie 


- 


21 


Edmond J 


Charles O. 


. 


- 23 


Emma L. 



D. 



26 

33 

34 

34 

40 

45 

47 

48 

48 

50 

53 

53 

58 

61 

63 

65 



15 
38 
65 
65 



14 
14 
17 
18 
19 
21 



136 



GENEALOGY OF 



Etta J. 


21 


Frank W. 


- 


- 61 


Ellura 


,24 








Edith 


25 




G. 




Emma C.- 


25 


George 


^ 


21 


Ella M. 


35 


" w. 


„ 


- 23 


i« (( 


36 


Gertrude 




25 


Elvira 


42 


George E. 




- 34 


Edmond C. - 


42 


" L. 




34 


Euphema D. - 


44 


Grace 




43 


Edyth M. 


49 


Georgia A. 




- 47 


Ella A. 


50 


George A. 




50 


Emily A. 


53 


Grace A. 




- 54 


Elizabeth 


55 


Gussie 




58 


M. 


60 


George P. 


_ 


- 58 


Eli - - - 


61 








Edward C.- 


61 




H. 




Elizabeth 


62 


II 1 


14 


Ella M. 


63 


Hannah 


- 


Elizabeth A. 


65 


Helen 

II I"* 


- 


- 19 
20 

- 23 
24 


Esther 


67 


Harriet L. 


- 


Elizabeth 


69 


It ii 




F. 




Herbert L. 


„ 


<"25 


Frank H.- 


21 


Harriet M. 


. 


39 


Fred 


21 


Hannah J. 


• 


. 40 


Frederick L. - 


24 


Hattie E. 


• 


45 


Florence L.- 


32 


H. Antoinette 


. 47 


Frances A.- 


38 


Helmier M. 


• 


47 


Fred H. 


40 


Harriet 


• 


. 56 


Frances E. - 


43 


Henriette 


• 


58 


<( (( 


45 


Harriet 


. 


. 59 


Frank M. 


48 


" A. 


. 


60 


" S. - - 


50 


•• L. 


• 


. 61 


Fenton F.- 


51 








Frederick L.- 


53 




I. 




Fred H. 


58 


Irven D. 


. 


25 


Francis M, - - 


60 


Ida M. 


. 


. 39 


Francis C. - 


60 


Inez 


. 


58 



CLARK FAMILY 



137 



K. 



fohnathan 
fob 
fob 
fennie 
fenny 
fames H. 
fennie 
fohn T. . 
fohn H. 
fennie 
foseph A. 
fohn A. . 
foseph B. 
fohn J. 
John T. 
lesse M. . 
lames V- 

" w. 

lane 

lennie R. 
fane " - . 
Joseph 
fohn 
fane 

foseph S. 
fohn J. 

C. 
fob Jr. 
fohn R. 
)ames M. 
fohn 
fohn T. 
fames 
fobC. 
fane 
fanete R. 



14 

14 

18 

20 

20 

21 

22 

24 

24 

25 

25 

26 

35 

38 

43 

45 

47 

47 

50 

53 

53 

54 

54 

54 

35 

55 

58 

59 

59 

60 

60 

62 

63 

63 

64 

68 



Katherine N. 
Katie 



Lawyer 

Louisa 

Lucinda 

Lottie 

Luther J. 

LaMancha 

Linden W. 

LaGrand 

LaGrange 

Libbie 

Lucinda . 

Louisa M. 

Lucy 

Lucinda 

Lucy 

Lois 

Louisa M. 

Lucy A. 



M. 



35 
49 



20 
21 
22 
22 
22 
32 
35 
36 
36 
47 
50 
50 
52 
53 
54 
57 
61 
62 



Mary E. . 


. 17 


• 


18 


Mabelle G. 


. 18 


Mary A. 


18 


• • 


. 19 


" L. 


20 


Mervin 


. 22 


Mary J. 


22 


" G. . 


. 24 


Minnie M. 


25 


Mary L. . 


. 44 


Mattie 


45 



138 



GENEALOGY OF 



" C 

Mary M. 

" J. 
" L. 
" A. 



" H. 

Martha 
Mary 

Marcus M. 
Morris. 

Nellie 

•' E. 
Noland G. 
Nettie E. 
Nora E. . 
Nichols N. 
Norman 
Nancy A. 

Orrin B. 
Omer W. 
Orrin L. 
Olive 
Oliver H. 



Phebe J. 

" A. 
Prudence 
Peter V. 

" W. 



N. 



O. 



46 
46 
51 
51 
55 
59 
59 

61 
62 
62 
63 
65 
65 
67 

23 
24 
43 
45 
49 
52 
53 
50 

39 
44 
51 
60 
69 
71 

20 
23 
23 
52 
56 
62 



Rouse 
Randall 
Roscoe M. 
Randall P. 
Roberta A. 
Russell F. 
Robert R. 
Ruliffson W. 
Ralph R. 
Roskin J. 
Richard H. 
Rufus 
Rebecca J. 



R. 



Sarah 



A. 



Stephen C. 
Serena E. 
Stephen G. 
Sarah 



Timothy 

Jr. 
T. C. 

Theresa J. 
Thomas 

" J. 
" G. 
Rev. L. P. 

Ursula D. 
Ulysses 



T. 



U. 



14 
15 
26 
35 
36 
37 
43 
45 
45 
49 
60 
64 
65 



13 
19 
29 
34 
40 
43 
52 
62 
64 

13 
13 
46 
46 
62 
62 
63 
68 

88 
49 



CLARK FAMILY 



139 



V. 



Vinton 


F. 


Vernor 


I 


Vonley D. 


Varner 


D. 


V. R. 


• 


Whitfie 


Id W. 


William P. 


(( 


H. 


(( 


M. 



w. 





Walter L. 


37 


William A. 


38 


" W. 


54 


" J. 


56 


Ward B. 


59 


William B. 




" W. 


20 


Wanton R. 


20 




22 




25 


Zana 



39 
46 
49 
50 
57 
57 
61 
62 

34 



liSTDEX 



PART 



Descendants of Timothy Clark, the pioneer, bearing their 
surnames and whom they married. 



Atwood 

Allen 
Anderson 
Atwood . 



Borst 

Brandow 

Bruce 

Berry 

Beadle 

Bates 



A. 



B. 





Baldwin 


33 


Bartholomew 


34 


Benjamin 


36 


Beach . 


38 


Bisbee 


34 


Baker 


34 


Buckingham 


35 


Barner . 


33 


Bowden 




Brown 


20 


Bonham 


21 


Billmire 


25 




34 




34 


Clark 


35 


Card 



c. 



47 
48 
49 
51 
51 
53 
56 
60 
61 
64 
65 
65 



14 
14 



140 



GENEALOGY OF 



Cartwright 


, , 


26 


Garrett 


Crouch 




. 39 


Garlic, Jr. 


Clark 


• • 


39 




Crutchly 

Craft 

Cornell 


• 


. 43 

43 

. 45 


Heron . 
Hubbell 
Hale . 


Champlin 
Carle 
Champlin 
Clist 


• 


52 
. 55 

57 
. 58 


Hammond 
Houck . 
Halloway. 


Cowley 


, , 


59 




Clark . 




. 62 


Johnson 


Card 


^ , 


62 


Judd 


Carpenter 




. 63 


ti 


Champlin 


• 


69 


Johnson 


Decker 
Downey 
Davenport 
Donnelly 


D. 
E. 


. 21 
40 

. 52 
60 


King 
Keeney 
Kenyon 
King 


Eley 
English 


• 


18 
. 19 


Ladd . 

Lloyd 

Layman 




F. 




Lee 


Finch 


• • 


22 


Larkins 


Frazee 


, 


. 23 




(t 


^ , 


24 




Foote 


. 


. 38 


Morgan 


Frazee 
Face 


, 


42 

. 47 


Merwin 
Mattice 

ti 




G. 




More 


Greeman 


, , 


17 


McKillip 


(( 




18 


Mattice 


Gardener 


, , 


17 


McCumber 


Greeman 


, 


. 18 


McMurdy 



H. 



J. 



K. 



L. 



M. 



24 

34 

14 

24 
54 
57 
61 
63 

14 

46 
47 
58 

25 
45 
50 
63 

13 
19 
22 
32 
67 

19 
21 
21 
22 
24 
25 
37 
38 
53 



CLARK FAMILY 



Ml 



Martin . 
Mattice 
McWilliams 
Martin 

Noxon . 

Oakley 
Olmstead 

Poland 
Palmer 
Phincle 
Peaslee 

Patterson 

Perry 

Prentice 

Palmer 

Patterson 

Richardson 

Root 

RulifFson 

Reed . 

Rich 

Rounds 

Sutten 
Stowe 
Stevens 
Simons 



N. 



O. 



R. 



54 


Shew 


56 


Seath 


58 


Salyord 


59 


Simonson 




Smith 


20 


Stone 
Schermerhorn 


22 
55 


St. John 


Stew^art 
Smith 




Sherman 


20 


Sager 


22 


Snapp, 


29 

45 
45 
47 
54 
60 
63 
68 


T. 

Tucker 


Taylor . 
Travell 


Tiffield 
Tefft 
Tower . 




V. 


13 


Van Der Voort 

It t( «( 


35 


• 


40 


Vesey 


46 


Vroman 


60 


(• 


65 


w. 




Wells . 


18 


Wallace 


21 


Wilcox . 


23 


Warring 


23 


Whitford 



24 
38 
44 
44 
48 
49 
50 
53 
58 
59 
61 
62 
65 

15 

18 
36 
43 
62 
67 

23 
26 
36 
50 
55 

43 
50 
53 
59 
62 



142 



GENEALOGY OF 



IIN^DEX: 



PART 11 
Descendants of William Clark, the pioneer, bearing christian 



names, and whom they married. 



Name. 


A. 


Page. 


Claude 


Aaron 


- 


- 79 


Charles D. 


Absalom 


- 


82 


Clyde W. 


Almena 


- 


- 85 


Cora 


Almira S. 


- 


86 


Catharine 


Alexander 


- 


- 93 


Cornelia L. 


Arthur W. 


- 


94 


Claud 


Almira G. 


- 


- 99 


Columbus 


Adaline 


- 


101 


Charles 


Augusta 


- 


- 107 


" J. 


Arch J. 


- 


107 


Carrie - 


Anna E. 


- 


- 109 


Charles C. 


Adelia 


. 


103 


Clark M. 


Alida L. 


- 


- 116 


Charles N. 


Alpheus P. 


B. 


124 


Celia M. 


Benjamin 


- 


- 82 


Diana 


it 


- 


84 


Deitz 


Briton 


- 


- 118 




Berton 
Briton W. 


- 


126 
- 126 


Elizabeth 




C. 




Eunice 


Charles 


- 


82 


<t 


Catharine 


- 


- 82 


Elizabeth 


C. B. 


- 


86 


Eunice 


Cora B. 


, 


93 


Eliza 


Charles 


- 


- 95 


Eunice 


" s. 


- 


99 


Ella M. 


Carrie A. 


- 


- 101 


Elmer C. 


Charles P. 


- 


- ■ 101 


Edward D 



D. 



102 

103 

104 

108 

109 

110 

110 

113 

113 

114 

114 

115 

116 

116 

127 

90 
110 

77 

78 

78 

80 

83 

84 

88 

90 

102 

104 

106 



CLARK FAMILY 



143 



Ella M. 




. no 




J. 




Etta 




114 








Ella 




. 114 


Joseph 


• 


72 


Earlington J. 




114 


Joshua 

(t 


• 


77 
. 78 


Eliza R. 




. 116 






Earlington C. 




117 


John 


• 


81 


Elmer E. 




. 118 


James 




83 
85 


Estella 




125 


• 


• 


Eva D. 




. 126 


Jerusha . 




85 


Emma 




126 


James 


• 


85 


Ebenezer P. 




. 130 


Job 




. 97 

1 r\ A 


Elizabeth 


• 


132 


Jessie L. 
James 


• ■ 


104 
. 106 




F. 




John G. 




107 


Francis L. 




93 


" C. 




. 110 


Frank M. 




. 96 


James 


« 


1 14 


Fred A. 




106 


John A. 




. 115 


Frank E. 


G. 


. 125 


Julia C. 
Jennie S. 


L. 


124 
. 126 


George L. 




. Ill 








1 1 




Luther 




. 81 




H. 




Leah 




83 


Hannah 


, 


73 


Luther 




. 84 


(( 




74 


Leander 




89 


Hazard 


, 


78 


Lillian 




. 94 


it 




. 83 


Louisa 




96 


Harriet 


, 


89 


Luman R. 


, 


. 106 


Hepsibah 




. 97 


Lucy 




106 


Helen E. 


, 


116 


Leroy 


• 


. 110 


Henry F. 




. 127 


Lovina 




no 




I. 




Lucella . 


, 


. 114 






Laura B. 




117 


Isaac 


, 


83 




M. 




Ida L. . 




. 107 






" M. . 


• 


108 


Margaret 


, 


. 72 


Ira 


, 


. 109 


(« 


• • 


83 


Ida 


, 


111 


Moses . 




. 84 



144 



GENEALOGY OF 



Mary 


. 


84 


Robert J. 


. 


. 92 


Minnie D. 




. 96 


Rose 


. 


117 


Mabel 




97 




s. 




Mary E. 




. 101 






Minnie 




101 


Sarah 


, 


. 81 


Mary 




. 102 


Susie 


, , 


81 


Marion A. 




102 


Seth 


, 


. 81 


Mary L. 




. 104 


Sarah 


, 


82 


Minnie C. 




106 


Susan M. 


, 


. 95 


Mabel M. 




. 106 


Sarah E. 


, ^ 


104 


Matilda R. 




106 


Susan 




. 1 15 


Mortimer 




. 109 


" M. 


. 


118 


Minnie 




111 




T. 




Mary L. 
Maria 




. 115 
115 


Thomas 


72 


Mattie 


N. 


. 116 


Ulysses S. 


U. 


97 


Nancy 




79 
. 82 


Victoria 


V. 


81 


• « 


. 


84 




W. 




Nathaniel 




. 95 


WiUiam 


. 


. 73 


" 


. 


96 


It 


, , 


74 


Nettie E. 




. 103 


(( 


, 


. 76 


Newton C. 


, , 


104 


W. H. 


, , 


85 


Nellie . 




. 118 


William 


. 


. 90 




O. 




Wellington 


D. 


93 


OlaC. 




96 


William J. 


. 


. 96 


Oscar . 




. 118 


" P. 


. 


101 




P. 




" B. 


. 


. 101 


Perry 
Phebe . 
Philemon 
Perry C. 


R. 


84 
. 85 

92 
. 101 


White 
William H. 

" F. 


• • 

Z. 


107 
. 108 

ri4 

. 126 


Rose 


. 


72 


Zeruah 


, 


84 


Rebecca 


. 


. 76 


C.I 


^ 


. 95 


Reed 


. 


89 


Zeurah E. 


, , 


109 



CLARK FAMILY 



145 



INDEX 



PART II 



Descendants of William Clark, the pioneer, bearing their sur- 
names and whom they married. 



99 
101 
101 
101 
101 
102 
102 
102 
103 
104 
104 
106 
106 
106 
106 

no 

113 
115 
117 
126 



Name. 


A. 


Page. 


Clc 


.rk - 


Allen . 


, 


. 82 






Aldrich 


, 


83 . 




- 


Althar 


, 


. 106 






Alger 


B. 


108 






Bulson . 




. 83 






Brown 


, ( 


85 






it 

• 




. 85 






Bridge 


, , 


108 






Barlow 




. 118 






tt 


. 


118 






Boardman 


• 


. 124 

125 

. 126 


Cumming 
Clark 

it 


" 


• 


126 

. 126 

127 


Callihan 
Clark 




C. 




Cotton 


Clark 




. 73 




c« 


. 


78 




Collison 




. 82 


Dodge 


Clark 


, 


86 


K 


t> 




90 


Dowing 


<t 




92 


Demarest 


<i 




. 93 


Doak 


(i 


• 


95 


Deitz 


• 




. 95 


Demarest 


4< 


k 


97 


Dx 


jnham 



D. 



77 

78 

83 

102 

103 

no 

no 

127 



146 



GENEALOGY OF 





E. 






Evans 


F. 


84 


Locey 


Ferguson 


- 


101 


Metteer 


Foot 


- 


1 14 


McKown 




G. 




Moran 


Gleason 


- 


114 




Gordon 


- 


115 






H. 




Newcomb 


Herrige or 


Keridge 


72 


ii 


Howell 


- 


81 


tc 


Head 


- 


89 


.c 


Harris 


- 


96 


«« 


Hedstrom 


- 


99 


<« 


Hiner 


- 


101 


i( 


Herrold 


- 


1C4 


(( 


Houghtailing 


107 


<c 


Hayner 


- 


109 


Newton 




I. 




Newcomb 


Ives 


_■ 


92 




(( 


. 


93 




(( 


- 


95 


Peckman 


(( 


- 


96 


Powell 


ti 


- 


96 


Parker 


•1 


- 


96 


Peterson 


(1 


- 


97 


Powell 


Inderlied 


- 


118 


ki 




J. 




i< 


Jump 


- 


115 


Potter 

4( 




K. 




(1 


Knight 


- 


74 


Parslow 


Khoff 


- 


101 


t( 


Killdee 


- 


114 


il 



M. 



N. 



82 



85 
93 

126 



113 
114 
114 
114 
115 
115 
116 
116 
116 
117 
117 
1 17 



73 
84 
85 
102 
104 
105 
106 
109 
110 

no 

110 
111 
113 



CLARK FAMILY 



147 



R. 




Sic 


:kler 




. 106 


Robinson 


96 




1 




107 


(i 


- 97 




• 




. 107 


ft 


104 




1 




107 


Russell 


- 125 




It 
It 




. 108 
109 


s. 






1 




. 109 


Smith 


79 




t 




110 


Stanton 


. 81 




t 




. 113 


Smith 


82 




t 




1 14 


n 


. 82 


(« 




. 115 


tl 


83 


Shoemaker 




126 


tt 


. 83 




T. 




fl 


83 


Taft 




109 


<i 


. 83 




V. 




<< 


84 








«c 


84 


Van Buren 




. 82 


(t 


84 


(4 1> 




84 


ii 

• • 


. 85 




W. 




^^ 


85 


Weeden 




. 73 


<< 


. 85 


Wells 




76 


i< 


86 


White . 




. 81 


4( 


. 89 


1* 




81 


<i 


89 


it 




. 84 


Sowles 


. 90 


Wilber 




92 


Sornberger . 


93 


Watson 




. 96 


it 


94 


Wood 




97 


Shade 


94 


White 




. 107 


Simmons 


. 95 


Wolf 




111 


Setz 


101 


Wilson 




. 114 


Sornberger 


. 102 


Wilber 




118 


«i 


104 




tt 




. 124 



143 



GENEALOGY OF 





INI )ii;x 


To other Clarks, 


bearing their christian e 


Andrew 


132 


Henry . 


Annie 


. 130 


Isaac C. 


Anna 


130 


i( 


Alice A. 


. 131 


Jane 


Brownfield 


130 


John W. 


Charles 


. 130 


" " Jr 


" A. . 


130 


Joseph . 


Carlissa T. 


. 131 


Julia 


Cable 


131 


Kiehle . 


Clark . 


. 130 


Knapp 


t( 


130 


Lucy 


«• 


. 130 


Lathrop 


i< 


130 


Margaret 


<i 


. 130 


Mehitable 


i< 


130 


Merit . 


Chizum 


. 130 


Nettleton 


Clark 


130 


Polly . 


i« 


. 130 


Robert 


t< 


131 


" Jr. 


«< 


. 131 


Sarah 


• ( 


131 


Samuel 


a 


. 131 


1 1 


t( 


132 


Susannah 


ti 


. 132 


Sloughter 


Derr 


130 


Smith 


Frederick M. . 


. 131 


Stales 


George 


131 


Smith 


(1 


. 132 


Skilton 


Gilbert 


132 


Thomas 


Hutchinson 


. 130 


t( 


Harry S. 


131 


Wilson 


Hannah 


. 132 


Woodruff 


(i 


132 





132 

132 

132 

130 

130 

130 

132 

132 

131 

131 

131 

131 

130 

132 

132 

132 

130 

130 

130 

130 

130 

132 

132 

130 

130 

131 

132 

132 

132 

132 

130 

132 



CLARK FAMILY 149 

COISTTEISrTS 



Errata, first page precedes introductory. 

Introductory ------ 3 

Acknowledgment - - . _ . 7 

Explanation ---._. 7 

Blenheim Hill - . . _ . 8 

The origin of the family name - - - - 12 

First Generation, part first - - - - 1 3 

The Clark Family Reunion - - - - 66 

The Tucker Family - - - - - 67 

Birth place of Commodore O. H. Perry - - 69 

Ancient Clark History, part second - - - 72 

First Generation, part second _ _ _ 78 

Other Clark families - - - - 1 30 

Miscellaneous, containing grants of lands, leases, wills, etc. 

of the early members of the family - - - 1 32-3 

Conclusion, - - - - - - 1 34 

Indexes to part first, descendants of Timothy Clark, the pio- 
neer, bearing their christian names and whom they 

married, and their surnames. - - - 1 35 

Indexes to part second, descendants of William Clark, the 
pioneer, bearing their christian names and whom they 

married and their surnames. - - - 145 

Contents - - - - - - 149 




BIRTHS 



CHILDREN OF 



GIVEN NAME 



DATE 



RIHTHS 



PLACE 



STATE 



]VCi5^RIlTiVaES 



GIVEN NAME 



DATE 



Mi^HRIiVOER 



PLACE 



STATE 



I3EA.THS 



GIVEN NAME 



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